Vanorten Falls
One for the list
Is it plungeworthy?
A waterfall on North Fork Alsea River.
The details
- Watercourse
- North Fork Alsea River
- Coordinates
- 44.45221, -123.61146
About Vanorten Falls
Vanorten Falls is a waterfall in Oregon, on North Fork Alsea River.
Fed largely by snowmelt, it runs hardest in late spring and early summer and can thin to a trickle by late season.
Plungeworthy rates Vanorten 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 Vanorten Falls?
Vanorten Falls is a waterfall in Oregon, at 44.45221, -123.61146.
Is Vanorten Falls worth visiting?
One for the list — Plungeworthy rates it 3.5/10.
Gear for the trip
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Nearby
Racks Creek Falls
A waterfall on Racks Creek.
2.5 miles away

Fish Hatchery Falls
A dam on North Fork Alsea River.
2.8 miles away