Benham Falls, Cascading waterfall on Deschutes River near Bend, United States.
The 25-foot-tall Benham Falls stretches 40 feet wide, featuring a series of descending rapids through a canyon surrounded by pine forests.
The waterfall received its name from J.R. Benham, who attempted to claim the adjacent land in 1885 during central Oregon's irrigation development period.
The Deschutes River area, including Benham Falls, holds significance for Indigenous tribes who relied on its water resources for generations.
Visitors can access the falls via Forest Road 41 from Highway 97, following an unpaved yet wheelchair-accessible path to the main viewing area.
The waterfall drops 95 vertical feet over half a mile, with most of the descent consisting of continuous rapids rather than a single vertical plunge.
GPS coordinates: 43.93915,-121.41289
Latest update: March 7, 2025 21:06
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