Sahalie Falls

Sahalie Falls is a waterfall on the upper McKenzie River in the Oregon Cascades, north-east of McKenzie Bridge right on Oregon Route 126. Here the river plunges over a lava dam; sources give the drop as between 22 and 30 meters (73 to 100 feet). A viewing platform lies about 30 meters (100 feet) from the parking lot and is wheelchair accessible; vault toilets are available only here.

Downstream are Koosah Falls, about 21 meters (70 feet) high, which drop into a deep pool. A loop of about 4 kilometers (2.6 miles) links the two along the river through tall forest, with stairs. You reach the Koosah Falls lot via the turn-off at Ice Cap Campground; it is larger and often less crowded, while the Sahalie lot lies about 800 meters (half a mile) farther north. Don't park along the highway, which is dangerous. No fee or permit is required. Clear Lake, the source of the water, lies at the top of the river.