Waterfalls in McKenzie Bridge

2 places · Cascades, drops & mist-hung gorges

A powerful white waterfall plunges over dark lava rock into a misty pool, framed by dense old-growth forest and moss-covered cliffs. Soft morning light and drifting spray give the scene a cool, moody feel.

McKenzie Bridge, OR

Sahalie Falls

Sahalie Falls is a 100-foot waterfall on the McKenzie River that plunges over a lava dam into a pool of turquoise water. The name comes from the Chinook word for 'heaven.' The falls are connected to nearby Koosah Falls by a 0.4-mile trail through old-growth forest.

morningspring · summer

Koosah Falls drops in a broad white curtain over a dark basalt cliff, with mist billowing into the blue-green pool below. Dense evergreen forest frames the wide, long-exposure scene, softening the water into silky streaks.

Waterfalls

McKenzie Bridge, OR

Koosah Falls

Koosah Falls drops 70 feet over a basalt cliff on the McKenzie River, approximately a quarter mile downstream from Sahalie Falls. Spring-fed tributaries emerge from the surrounding lava walls, adding side cascades to the main falls. The pool below displays vivid blue-green coloration from the volcanic mineral content.

morningspring · summer