Have you ever visited Niagara Falls? No, we’re not referring to the huge falls on the U.S./Canadian border – there’s a Niagara Falls right here in the Beaver State! While it’s much smaller than the falls back east, it’s still absolutely beautiful, and well worth the short hike to see another of Oregon’s top waterfall gems. And, as a bonus, you’ll also see a second waterfall! Let’s head to the Siuslaw National Forest to take a look:
It’s quite an adventure to reach the Niagara Falls Trailhead, but it’s worth the drive.
AllTrails User/AllTrails You’ll start in the little town of Beaver, then take Blaine Road heading east for six miles. Turn off on Upper Nestucca River Road and drive another 5.8 miles, then turn onto Forest Service Road 8533. After a 4.3-mile drive through the thick forest, you’ll take the junction to Forest Road 8533-131, turn right, and head to the parking lot .7 miles down the road.
This trailhead is remote, but that means you’ll likely avoid many of the crowds that you find at other waterfalls around the state. The trail is just 1.4 miles out and back, and it’s a fairly easy journey.
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The quiet forest is truly magical, and the pretty, fern-lined path takes past wildflowers, wild mushrooms, and tall Douglas firs.
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The trail criss-crosses on little footbridges across the creek several times along the way.
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You’ll soon reach a stunning, 107-foot tall single-plunge waterfall. There’s some confusion about whether this waterfall is Niagara Falls or Pheasant Falls.
Lisa DiVenti/Alltrails According to the Forest Service, you’re looking at Niagara Falls. However, our friends at OregonHikers.org point out that the Northwest Waterfall Survey marks this is Pheasant Falls.
Regardless of which falls is which, Niagara Falls is not named after the New York falls. It gets its name because it falls from nearby Niagara Creek.
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The other waterfall is just down the path a bit. It’s a 127-foot waterfall that splashes down a basalt cliff. According to the Northwest Waterfall Survey, this is Niagara Falls.
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To be fair, neither waterfall bears any similarity to the Niagara Falls in New York, but both are absolutely beautiful.
Jessica Schnelle/Alltrails At the end of the day, does it matter which is Niagara Falls and which is Pheasant Falls? The pretty hiking trail that takes you to both is well worth your time.
Have you visited Oregon’s Niagara Falls? We’d love to see your photos of it and Pheasant Creek Falls in the comments!
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You’ll start in the little town of Beaver, then take Blaine Road heading east for six miles. Turn off on Upper Nestucca River Road and drive another 5.8 miles, then turn onto Forest Service Road 8533. After a 4.3-mile drive through the thick forest, you’ll take the junction to Forest Road 8533-131, turn right, and head to the parking lot .7 miles down the road.
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Paul Riggs/Alltrails
Kieran Kentley/Google
Lisa DiVenti/Alltrails
According to the Forest Service, you’re looking at Niagara Falls. However, our friends at OregonHikers.org point out that the Northwest Waterfall Survey marks this is Pheasant Falls.
Rebecca Ambrose/Alltrails
Jessica Schnelle/Alltrails
At the end of the day, does it matter which is Niagara Falls and which is Pheasant Falls? The pretty hiking trail that takes you to both is well worth your time.
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