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North Umpqua River, Oregon, United States

Watson Falls

272 foot waterfall over basalt lava cliffs up the Umpqua River Valley

Watson Falls
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Difficulty: Easy
Length: 0.6 miles / 1.0 km
Duration: 1 hour or less
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Overview: Watson Falls is the third highest waterfall in Oregon at 272 feet. It is the most beautiful waterfall along the North Umpqua River Valley. You will cross a wooden bridge below the falls that will put you right into the lower rapids with an amazing view of the falls as they roar over the basalt lava cliffs ahead.

Tips: To get here take Highway 138 East of Roseburg between milepost 60 and 61. Turn South on Road 37 and then park in the lot on your right.

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Parking Area
Lots of space to park, as well as picnic tables, and a restroom are located here. If you look above the signs you can see the falls from the parking area.

You will find the stairs to the trail on the far end of the parking lot.
Junction
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Junction
Turn left here for viewpoint of the falls or right to return to the road.
Viewpoint
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Lower Viewpoint
From here you can see Watson Falls and the bridge you will soon cross ahead. Great spot to stop enjoy the view.
Viewpoint
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Upper Viewpoint
You can get an up close view of Watson Falls from up here. Be warned though getting too close to the falls will get you wet.
Pictures in this guide taken by: Jordan Higley, JMilesMiller
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