Photo: Bonnie Moreland from Oregon, United States · Public domainWaterloo Falls
If you're passing
Is it plungeworthy?
A segmented rapids on South Santiam River.
The details
- Type
- Segmented Rapids
- Watercourse
- South Santiam River
- Coordinates
- 44.49581, -122.81918
About Waterloo Falls
Waterloo Falls is a 5-foot segmented rapids in Oregon, on South Santiam 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 Waterloo Falls 4.8/10 — if you're passing. 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 Waterloo Falls?
Waterloo Falls drops about 5 feet, in Oregon.
Where is Waterloo Falls?
Waterloo Falls is a waterfall in Oregon, at 44.49581, -122.81918.
Is Waterloo Falls worth visiting?
If you're passing — Plungeworthy rates it 4.8/10.
Gear for the trip
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