About This Waterfall
Located north of Detroit Lake near the Santiam Highway. From I-5 in Salem, follow Highway 22 east for about 49 miles to French Creek Road - just west of the bridge over the Breitenbush River on the west side of the town of Detroit - and turn left. Proceed for just over 4 miles, and keep left on FR # 2225. Proceed for another 1.3 miles to where the falls can be seen immediately adjacent to the road.This is the only true roadside waterfall in the upper basin of French Creek. The falls cascade about 25 feet down a stair step section of the stream before flowing under the road. The topographic maps show the falls on this branch of French Creek as being a short distance upstream. I suspect this whole stretch of creek is probably one long waterfall, and if so, then this and the waterfall marked on the map (listed here as French Basin Falls # 2) should be combined to one waterfall. As it is for now, this one is probably only of interest to dedicated waterfall hunters.
Waterfall Details
Waterfall Form
Gradual Cascade
Best Time to Visit
Runoff
Total Height
25ft
Number of Drops
1
Run
50ft
Avg Width
20ft
Pitch
41°
Magnitude
9.97
High Flow
15cfs
Getting There
GPS Coordinates
44.764500, -122.225620
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Tips
Best photos during golden hour or after rain.
Use GPS coordinates for the most accurate directions.
Safety Info
Stay on marked trails. Rocks near waterfalls are extremely slippery.
Never swim at the top of a waterfall. Strong currents can be deceptive.
Respect the environment. Pack out everything you bring in.