Upper Whale Creek Falls
Worth the drive
Is it plungeworthy?
A waterfall on Whale Creek.
The details
- Watercourse
- Whale Creek
- Coordinates
- 45.10761, -122.09214
About Upper Whale Creek Falls
Upper Whale Creek Falls is a 260-foot waterfall in Oregon, on Whale 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 Upper Whale Creek Falls 8.2/10 — 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 Upper Whale Creek Falls?
Upper Whale Creek Falls drops about 260 feet, in Oregon.
Where is Upper Whale Creek Falls?
Upper Whale Creek Falls is a waterfall in Oregon, at 45.10761, -122.09214.
Is Upper Whale Creek Falls worth visiting?
Worth the drive — Plungeworthy rates it 8.2/10.
Gear for the trip
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