Fall Creek Trail #1221

This trail, which formally went from the Illinois River up Fall Creek to Onion Camp, has been modified due to severe fire damage.  There are no plans to reopen the old trail.  The new version of the Fall Creek Trail #1221 begins at the main parking area above the Swinging Bridge.  From here, the trail heads down to the Swinging Bridge and crosses the Illinois River, then turns upstream to the mouth of Fall Creek.  From Fall Creek, it is a short distance upstream to see the Illinois River Falls.

This trail is located in an area that has burned in the Biscuit (2002) and Chetco Bar (2017) Fires. Although Forest Service trail crews and partner groups have been repairing and maintaining many of the affected trails following the fires, visitors should take into consideration (because of the substantially increased risk of fire-killed snags falling) that travel and camping may be more difficult and require greater concern for safety.

During the summer, this beautiful and historic area is very popular with swimmers, hikers, and scuba divers, but trash left along the waterway ruins the experience for others.  Please pack all trash out with you and enjoy your trip!

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