Photo: Steve Berardi · CC BY-SA 2.0Metlako Falls
Worth the drive
Is it plungeworthy?
A plunging punchbowl on Eagle Creek.
The details
- Type
- Plunging Punchbowl
- Watercourse
- Eagle Creek
- Coordinates
- 45.62551, -121.89689
About Metlako Falls
Metlako Falls is a 82-foot plunging punchbowl in Oregon, on Eagle 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 Metlako Falls 8/10 — worth the drive. 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 Metlako Falls?
Metlako Falls drops about 82 feet, in Oregon.
Where is Metlako Falls?
Metlako Falls is a waterfall in Oregon, at 45.62551, -121.89689.
Is Metlako Falls worth visiting?
Worth the drive — Plungeworthy rates it 8/10.
Gear for the trip
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