Photo: Little Mountain 5 · CC BY-SA 3.0Drake Falls
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A steep sliding cascade on North Silver Creek.
The details
- Type
- Steep Sliding Cascade
- Watercourse
- North Silver Creek
- Coordinates
- 44.89001, -122.64612
About Drake Falls
Drake Falls is a 27-foot steep sliding cascade in Oregon, on North Silver Creek.
Fed largely by snowmelt, it runs hardest in late spring and early summer and can thin to a trickle by late season.
Plungeworthy rates Drake Falls 6.4/10 — worth a detour. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
Where it is
Before you go
The pin marks the feature, not a trailhead or a legal route in. Some sit on private land or need a real hike, and conditions change with season and rain. Check local access, don't trespass, and never enter water — hot or cold — where it isn't safe.
Common questions
How tall is Drake Falls?
Drake Falls drops about 27 feet, in Oregon.
Where is Drake Falls?
Drake Falls is a cascade in Oregon, at 44.89001, -122.64612.
Is Drake Falls worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 6.4/10.
Gear for the trip
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Nearby
Double Falls
A 2-tier plunge on Hullt Creek.
0.1 miles away
Lower North Falls
A wide horsetail on North Silver Creek.
0.1 miles away
