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.

Summer Camp signup for members begins Saturday, April 4, at 8 AM.

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