Ponytail Falls
Worth the drive
Is it plungeworthy?
A plunge on Horsetail Creek.
The details
- Type
- Plunge
- Watercourse
- Horsetail Creek
- Coordinates
- 45.58831, -122.06807
About Ponytail Falls
Ponytail Falls is a 88-foot plunge in Oregon, on Horsetail 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 Ponytail Falls 7.6/10 — 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 Ponytail Falls?
Ponytail Falls drops about 88 feet, in Oregon.
Where is Ponytail Falls?
Ponytail Falls is a waterfall in Oregon, at 45.58831, -122.06807.
Is Ponytail Falls worth visiting?
Worth the drive — Plungeworthy rates it 7.6/10.
Gear for the trip
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