Elk Creek Falls is one of many waterfalls located within the small Elk Creek basin, just above the South Fork Coquille River.
Due to the constricted canyon and the thick forest growth lining the creek only the final 83-foot tall tier of the falls is clearly visible from the end of the short, easy trail used to access the falls.
Just downstream of the viewpoint for the falls, the trail intersects the Big Tree Trail, which leads moderately steeply up hill to a stand of old-growth trees, among which can be found the world’s largest living Port Orford Cedar tree – 12 feet in diameter and 230 feet tall.
It’s possible to drive the entire Pacific Coast Scenic Byway in a single day. But why would you when you have 3 member inns of the Oregon Association of Independent Inns from Cannon Beach to Port Orford? Take a few days, take a few side trips and enjoy the ride. Elk Creek Falls is about an hour off of the Pacific Coast Highway
With winter and spring come winter storms and snow pack melt, supplying Oregon scenic rivers the water needed to create our wildly beautiful and renowned waterfalls. And it’s certainly not too early to start planning your Oregon vacation that should involve chasing waterfalls. Come feel the mist of Oregon waterfalls on your face!
Our Chasing Waterfalls and Oregon Waterfall Wednesdays series continues. According to Northwest Waterfall Survey there are well over 1000 waterfalls in Oregon! We’ve set out to witness the beauty of as many as we can. We’ll share our finds with you, our guests, so you too can set out to Chase Waterfalls.
Peruse Chasing Waterfalls on our blog and while there explore Where To Stay. What To Do. Where To Eat. Where To Play. You’ll find a mountain of epic trip ideas for your next outdoor, cultural or culinary adventure in every corner of the state. Now more than two dozen inns are ready to help you plan your most EPIC Oregon road trip!
Since 1989, the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild has served as a statewide information network for its member properties, providing a unified voice for the industry with state regulatory and tourism agencies.
Now known as The Oregon Association of Independent Inns, we’re the same trusted organization, with a new name, a fresh look, and an expanded focus on independent lodging properties beyond traditional bed and breakfasts. Member properties represent a wide range of accommodations, from small guest cottages, cabins, and intimate two-room B&Bs to larger country inns, boutique hotels and dude ranches.
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