Name: Diamond Creek Falls
Start: 2025-10-08T08:30:00-07:00
End: 2025-10-08T08:30:00-07:00

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Diamond Creek Falls

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Start date: 10/08/2025
Start time: 8:30 AM

Description:

This hike starts at Salt Creek Falls and takes a loop that has incredible views of Salt Creek Falls, continues past Too Much Bear Lake and along Diamond Creek to see Diamond Creek Falls from the bottom and top. The view at the bottom includes a new bridge and improved trail. Driving miles is 120, so please pay your driver $13.20. Thanks in advance to those willing to drive.

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: Lane Community College, parking lot nearest stoplight
Rating: Easy
Roundtrip total drive miles: 120 miles
Season: 2025
Permits Required:
- NW Forest Pass
Event Status: Passed
Supplies and Equipment Required: clothing layers, poles if you like, water, snacks and lunch
participant prerequisites: Able to hike 4 miles on a mostly smooth trail. A couple of sections are steep.
Conditions:
Total Distance: 4 miles
Member Fees: —
Elevation Gain: 500 feet
Non-Member Fees: 8
Committee: Trips
Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

Leaving a cloud covered valley to find sun in the mountains is a source of joy. Vine maple and big leaf maple provided brilliant color among the conifers. Mushrooms were erupting everywhere. This hike began with views of Salt Creek Falls cascading 286 feet down into the canyon. The trail parallels Salt Creek upstream, then crosses on a sturdy wood bridge to continue to the Diamond Creek Falls loop. Viewpoints allow glimpses into the Salt Creek canyon and across to the highway 58 tunnel. We meandered past Too Much Bear Lake above the cliffs of the canyon, turning left to follow Diamond Creek upstream. The side trail to the stream below Diamond Creek Falls is worth the hike down and back. A new bridge at the bottom took us to the base of the falls, which was spectacular. Continuing on, the group enjoyed lunch at the viewpoint and continued on the loop back to the parking lot. Time spent outdoors gave the 4 a day to remember.

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