Lower Kentucky Falls
Worth the drive
Is it plungeworthy?
A plunge on Kentucky Creek.
The details
- Type
- Plunge
- Watercourse
- Kentucky Creek
- Coordinates
- 43.93111, -123.81695
About Lower Kentucky Falls
Lower Kentucky Falls is a 117-foot plunge in Oregon, on Kentucky 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 Lower Kentucky Falls 7.9/10 — worth the drive. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
Where it is
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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 Lower Kentucky Falls?
Lower Kentucky Falls drops about 117 feet, in Oregon.
Where is Lower Kentucky Falls?
Lower Kentucky Falls is a waterfall in Oregon, at 43.93111, -123.81695.
Is Lower Kentucky Falls worth visiting?
Worth the drive — Plungeworthy rates it 7.9/10.
Gear for the trip
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