Waterfall

Lower Clarence Creek Falls

Lower Clarence Creek Falls
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About This Waterfall

The Forest Service has advertised Clarence Creek Falls by sign along the Nestucca River Road. What neither the Forest Service has done, nor does the book "A Waterfall Lover's Guide to the Pacific Northwest", is identify which of the two waterfalls along Clarence Creek is intended this designation. Topographic maps delimitate the different falls, but the lower of the two falls is near impossible to see, especially if not watching carefully. The lower falls consists of three sliding steps, totaling about 60 feet. A significant amount of foreshortening doesn't allow the falls' size to truly be illustrated, and a twist in the gorge at the falls obstructs the upper tiers from being seen from all but a few perspectives. Because the upper and lower falls of Clarence Creek are located within about 500 feet of one another, I'm designating them as lower and upper. Unfortunately neither fall is easy to see because there are no developed trails or viewpoints, this being the vastly more difficult to see.

Waterfall Details

Waterfall Form

Tiered Horsetails

Best Time to Visit

Winter - Spring

Total Height

55ft

Tallest Drop

35ft

Number of Drops

2

Run

50ft

Avg Width

10ft

Pitch

68°

Magnitude

23.64

High Flow

35cfs

IWC Rating:0.91
Feeder Stream:Nestucca River Clarence Creek
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Getting There

GPS Coordinates

45.263060, -123.641110

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Quick Facts

TypeWaterfall
FormTiered Horsetails
Best SeasonWinter - Spring
StatusCataloged

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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.