Toketee Falls, Double-tiered waterfall in Douglas County, Oregon, United States.
The North Umpqua River plunges 120 feet in two distinct steps through walls of columnar basalt formations into a deep pool.
The United States Board on Geographic Names officially designated this waterfall in 1916, selecting between alternative names including Ireland Falls.
The name originates from Chinook Jargon, a Native American trade language where the word means graceful, reflecting the falls' natural form.
A maintained 0.4-mile round trip trail leads visitors through dense forest to an observation platform overlooking the falls.
The water flow over the falls changes throughout the year due to the upstream dam that generates hydroelectric power for the region.
Location: Oregon
Part of: North Umpqua River
GPS coordinates: 43.26301,-122.43296
Latest update: May 11, 2025 03:04
Oregon offers a notable diversity of geological formations and natural landscapes ranging from the Pacific coastline to the volcanic plateaus of the eastern portion of the state. The Cascade Range dominates western Oregon with dense forests, waterfalls, and thermal springs, while the dry east features desert areas, deep canyons, and extinct volcanic cones. The rugged coastline extends for 363 miles (584 km) and displays rock arches, historic lighthouses, and protected coastal sections. The region's geological history includes volcanic activity, lava flows, and rock layers dating back millions of years. The collection includes natural hot springs such as Bagby Hot Springs, waterfalls like Abiqua Falls and Toketee Falls, and volcanic areas including Newberry National Volcanic Monument and Fort Rock. Coastal sites range from Cape Meares Lighthouse to Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor, while the interior presents locations such as the Painted Hills, the Alvord Desert, and the Owyhee Canyonlands. Lost Lake provides views of Mount Hood, Waldo Lake is known for its clarity, and Wizard Island rises from Crater Lake. The Steens Mountain Wilderness reaches elevations exceeding 9,000 feet (2,743 m), and Hells Canyon forms one of the deepest gorges in North America. These sites represent the geological processes and natural systems that have shaped Oregon across geological time.
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