![]() Often this number will be approximated because of a lack of approachability to many waterfalls. The Average Width of the waterfall represents the breadth of the waterfall from bank to bank under typical flow conditions, or if the waterfall has been Cataloged, under the conditions which it was most thoroughly surveyed. Stretches of interstitial stream in between two or more distinct drops of a single waterfall are NOT considered to be distinct drops of the waterfall unless the section of stream in question would otherwise qualify as a waterfall were it to be isolated. The Number of Drops in a waterfall is a tally of the total number of distinct drops which make up the waterfall. Waterfalls with only one drop will have the total height of the waterfall repeated here. The Tallest Drop figure represents the height of the largest single drop within a multi-stepped waterfall. Waterfalls with only one drop will of have the height of only the single drop listed here. Stream between two tiers of a waterfall is counted in its overall height regardless of whether or not that section of the stream would be legitimately considered a waterfall on its own right, were it to be isolated. The Total Height listed for the waterfall represents the difference in elevation from the top of the uppermost drop, to the bottom of the lowermost drop of the waterfall, including all stretches of interstitial stream in between. This information may be changed at any given time to ensure accuracy. While we try to ensure this information is as accurate as possible, sometimes it will prove necessary to either estimate or flat out guess at certain characteristics where either enough information isn't readily available, is not known, or we were not able to confirm a given trait upon surveying. The information presented in this table is meant to help identify and clarify the physical aspects of the waterfall for comparative purposes. The best viewpoints are found to the left, immediately after crossing Spring Creek (after the falls initially come into view). Continue for just under a mile up the trail to the falls. Because you will be traveling in a municipal watershed, you are asked to fill out a free permit. Start up the trail to the top of Tumalo Falls, then after the first switchback, turn left at the Bridge Creek trail. This gravel route ends in another 2 ½ miles at the Tumalo Falls Trailhead. Follow Skyliners Road for 10 ½ miles, and turn left on FR 4601, signed for Tumalo Falls, just after crossing Tumalo Creek. After passing Century Drive, Galveston turns into Skyliners Road. Just after this park - about a mile from 97 - turn right and cross the River on Galveston Street. As Franklin runs through town, it parallels a nice park along the Deschutes River. From Highway 97 in Bend, turn west on Franklin Street. The Tumalo Falls area is located about 10 miles west of Bend beneath Broken Top. ![]() Please be courteous and follow the posted rules (no swimming, no camping) when in the watershed.īridge Creek Falls is the name of this waterfall.Įlevation: 5285 feet USGS Map: Tumalo Falls 7 1/2" The falls occur within the municipal watershed for the city of Bend, but they have the foresight to recognize the recreational opportunities in the area, and I would like to extend heartfelt thanks for not restricting travel in the area. Neither waterfall is really worth going out of the way to see, but since there are much more significant waterfalls nearby, these make a loop hike up Tumalo Creek and down Bridge Creek easily justified. There is another waterfall about halfway between this and the trailhead - a cascade of about 30 feet, which although easy to see, isn't terribly easy to photograph, so I didn't even bother. I was under the impression that the falls were a little larger, and I was rather disappointed upon my visit. The main falls, shown here, is a pretty straightforward plunge of about 25 feet in a shallow canyon. That there are several waterfalls along Tumalo Creek it makes sense there is a waterfall along neighboring Bridge Creek as well. Bridge Creek is a moderate volume tributary of Tumalo Creek near well-known Tumalo Falls.
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