Name: Blue Pool, Sahalie Falls Hike
Start: 2025-11-14T08:00:00-08:00
End: 2025-11-14T08:00:00-08:00

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Blue Pool, Sahalie Falls Hike

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Start date: 11/14/2025
Start time: 8:00 AM

Description:

The meeting place is behind McDonalds at Main St and 126, Springfield, with 130 round trip driving miles ($14.30), 8:00am. The first hike will be to Blue (Tamolitch) Pool. The trail meanders upstream along the McKenzie River for 2+ miles to Tamolitch Pool. This is a lovely place to hang out for a bit before hiking back to the parking lot. Sahalie Falls Trailhead is 6 miles further on 126. This beautiful hike is a waterfall loop with views of Sahalie and Koosah Falls from both sides the the McKenzie River. This area is stunning during every season.
If the weather is severe or icy, I will cancel.
Call or text if you have questions.

Event Leader: Jean Harris
Event Leader Phone: 541-953-0268
Event Leader Email: jeanmarieharr@gmail.com
Assistant Leader:
Event category: Trips
Area Type: Mountain
Departure Location: See Trip Description
Rating: Moderate
Roundtrip total drive miles: 130 miles
Season: 2025
Permits Required:
- NW Forest Pass
Event Status: Passed
Supplies and Equipment Required: poles, clothing layers for the weather
participant prerequisites: Ability to hike on uneven rocks, muddy stretches and many steps for 7 miles
Conditions:
Total Distance: 7 miles
Member Fees: —
Elevation Gain: 600 feet
Non-Member Fees: 8
Committee: Trips
Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

Our day had clouds, sun, 50 degree temps, and moisture everywhere. To hike along the McKenzie River is always a delight.<br />
The hike to Tamolitch Pool and back allowed us to soak up all the beauty, plus the reward of seeing Tamolitch Pool. The second portion involved lunch near Sahalie Falls followed by hiking the waterfall loop trail which takes you past Koosah Falls and returns on the other side of the McKenzie River. If you haven\'t been to these two destinations, I encourage you to make the stop separately or both.

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