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Alkali Creek Falls Trailhead

The trail is a short climb to the lower end of Alkali Falls. Here, Alkali Creek drops 600 vertical feet in a rocky chute. The falls are most spectacular in the late spring, when snow melt is the greatest in the high meadows. The water flow decreases in late summer, and may be dry in drought years.

Current Conditions
NOTE: Due to low volume of use this trail, does not get maintained regularly. Expect to encounter logs and brush.

General Information

High Cascades Ranger District

Address: 47201 Highway 62 Prospect, OR 97536-9724
Phone: (541) 560-3400
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 43.0657

Longitude: -122.3634

Directions

From Union Creek Resort, follow Highway 62 north to the junction with Highway 230. Proceed on Highway 230 for 9.2 miles to Forest Road 6540. (Note: Forest Road 6540 is a loop road and has two junctions with Highway 230. Heading north on Highway 230, you will cross Forest Road 6540 1.5 miles before the first 6540 junction.) Turn left onto Forest Road 6540 and go approximately 0.5 mile to the junction with Forest Road 6540-900. Turn right and follow Forest Road 900 for 1.2 miles to the junction with Forest Road 6540-950. Turn left onto Forest Road 950 and follow to the end.

Facility and Amenity Information

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are not available at this site.

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Last updated August 12th, 2025