Sahalie Falls
A beautiful and popular waterfall along the McKenzie River in Willamette National Forest.
Waterfall Name: Sahalie Falls
Waterfall Coordinates: 44.34896, -121.99686
Waterfall Elevation: 2850'
Access: Trail
Distance: 0.11 miles (round trip)
Elevation Range: 2859' to 2893'
Ascent/Descent: +19 ft/-23 ft
Route Type: In and out
Trail: Waterfalls Loop Trail #3503
Outing Type: Day hike
Permits/Fees: None (according to Forest Service website)
Note: The hike can be made longer, we just hiked to a view of the falls and then back to the parking lot. The parking area has limited parking and is a very popular spot.
Location: Along the McKenzie River near Highway 126 in Willamette National Forest, OR, U.S.A.
Administration: Willamette River Ranger District
Ranger District: McKenzie River Ranger District
Date Accessed: September 19, 2026
It was around 4pm in the afternoon when we stopped at the trailhead for Sahalie Falls. We lucked out finding a parking spot and took a short hike down the trail to a view of Sahalie Falls. There's a whole trail system around the area, it even leads to a second falls. We were pressed for time, so decided to just do the short hike to the view of Sahalie before continuing on our road trip.
I was shocked at how beautiful the waterfall was. There was still vibrant moss surrounding the falls in mid-September! It was stunning and I totally get why it's such a popular spot.
The forest service stresses not parking along the highway.
Coordinates
Sahalie Falls: 44.34896, -121.99686
Sahalie Falls Parking Lot: 44.34828, -121.99584
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