Upper Chush Falls, Cascade Range waterfall near Sisters, Oregon
Upper Chush Falls drops 200 feet in multiple cascades along Whychus Creek, forming a substantial waterfall within the Deschutes National Forest.
The waterfall received its current name in 2005, replacing the previous designation Squaw Creek Falls through a formal decision by geographic authorities.
The name Chush comes from Sahaptin indigenous language, meaning water, reflecting the Native American heritage of this natural formation.
Visitors need a Northwest Forest Pass to park at the trailhead and should prepare for a moderate hike along Whychus Creek to reach the falls.
The waterfall maintains an average flow of 40 cubic feet per second, with the primary cascade dropping 130 feet over a single cliff face.
GPS coordinates: 44.14290,-121.68468
Latest update: April 27, 2025 22:05
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