Lower South Elk Falls
One for the list
Is it plungeworthy?
A waterfall on South Fork Elk Creek.
The details
- Watercourse
- South Fork Elk Creek
- Coordinates
- 42.80331, -124.0038
About Lower South Elk Falls
Lower South Elk Falls is a waterfall in Oregon, on South Fork Elk 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 South Elk Falls 3.5/10 — one for the list. 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
Where is Lower South Elk Falls?
Lower South Elk Falls is a waterfall in Oregon, at 42.80331, -124.0038.
Is Lower South Elk Falls worth visiting?
One for the list — Plungeworthy rates it 3.5/10.
Gear for the trip
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