Hemlock Falls (Oregon) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hemlock Falls |
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| Location | Quartz Mountain |
| Coordinates | 43°12′58″N 122°43′43″W / 43.21623°N 122.72866°W |
| Type | Block |
| Elevation | 2,797 ft (853 m) |
| Total height | 45 ft (14 m) |
| Total width | 5 ft (2 m) |
| Average flow rate |
50 cubic feet per second (1.4 m3/s) |
Hemlock Falls is a beautiful waterfall found in the Umpqua National Forest. It's located in Douglas County, Oregon, near Hemlock Lake and its campground. This waterfall is part of Hemlock Creek. You can reach Hemlock Falls from the Lake in the Woods campground. This area is special because several other waterfalls are nearby. You can find Clover Falls, Yakso Falls, and Tributary Falls all within about a mile!
Visiting Hemlock Falls
The Hiking Trail
The path to Hemlock Falls is quite short. It's about 0.9 miles (1.4 km) long, going there and back. The trail starts right at the Lake in the Woods campground. You will see many signs along the way guiding you to the waterfall.
How to Get There
Hemlock Falls is about 25 miles (40 km) from Glide, Oregon. Glide is a small community in Oregon. To get to the falls, you'll travel along Little River Road. This road is also known as County Road 17. It later changes into Forest Road 27 as you get closer to the forest.
