Past Activity

Trestle Creek Falls Loop

  • Start date: 08/18/2025

  • Start time: 8:30 AM

Description:

This is a loop trail east of Cottage Grove with a couple of very nice waterfalls, one of which is 90 feet high. The trail is steep in places with a bit of loose footing in one place on the way down. We will stop for a snack break at one of the waterfalls We will meet at the Cottage Grove Walmart parking lot, at the north end closest to Row River Road.

  • Event Leader: Jeff Orendorff

  • Event Leader Phone: 541-515-0893

  • Event Leader Email: solaria777@yahoo.com

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type: Mountain

  • Departure Location: See Trip Description

  • Rating:

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 52

  • Season: 2025

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Layered clothing for weather, water, snacks or lunch, personal first aid supplies

  • participant prerequisites: Able to hike on rough, uneven ground and maneuver over rocks

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 4.4

  • Member Fees:

  • Elevation Gain: 1000

  • Non-Member Fees: 8

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees:

Trip Report

A wonderful hike to two beautiful waterfalls out east of Cottage Grove. Various types of berries are beginning to ripen, and the creek water is still plenty cold.

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