Elkhorn Falls*

on the Little North Santiam River

Photographer: G. Price

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GPS - Trail start, el. 380m

GPS - Elkhorn Falls, el. 375m

Month: June

Elkhorn Falls is east of Salem.
Directions:

On I-5 exit onto Hwy 22 and head east towards Stayton
In 22 miles - at second yellow light just east of Mehama - turn left onto North Fork Road SE
At milepost 13.6 turn right onto Elkhorn Drive SE
After ½ mile park on the left to access Little N. Santiam Trail No. 3338
at the Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area

The trail will lead to side trails for Elkhorn Falls in about 0.7 miles.

Lower Tier of the Falls with a Pool (very rocky area makes it difficult to reach)

Appr. ½ mile from Elkhorn Falls will be an obstructed view of Triple Falls.

* named for nearest geographical feature
URL: https://www.oregonwaterfalls.net/elkhorn.htm