Barr Creek Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 240 ft high | Oregon
1.4 mi round trip
325 ft
Easy
Barr Creek Falls Hike at a Glance
The Barr Creek Falls hike via the Mill Creek Falls Trail is 1.4 mi round trip with 325 ft of elevation gain.
| Falls height | About 240 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Mill Creek Falls Trail |
| Distance | 1.4 mi round trip |
| Elevation gain | 325 ft |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Your time: about 40 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 45 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 360 kcal.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 1.4 mi distance and 325 ft of gain for this hike are verified (oregonhikers.org), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Barr Creek Falls
Barr Creek Falls is a waterfall in Oregon, about 240 feet high, on land managed by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (Prospect State Scenic Viewpoint). Its height is from oregonhikers.org.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Mill Creek Falls Trail: 1.4 miles round trip with about 325 feet of elevation gain, from Mill Creek Falls Trailhead. Distance from oregonhikers.org. By the National Park Service difficulty formula (distance against climb) that puts it at Easy.
Before You Go
- Dogs are permitted on leash. (oregonhikers.org)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (Prospect State Scenic Viewpoint) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Barr Creek Falls?
The Mill Creek Falls Trail to Barr Creek Falls is 1.4 miles round trip with about 325 feet of elevation gain.
Where does the Barr Creek Falls hike start?
It starts from Mill Creek Falls Trailhead.
How tall is Barr Creek Falls?
Barr Creek Falls is about 240 feet high.
Are dogs allowed on the Barr Creek Falls trail?
Dogs are permitted on leash.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Barr Creek Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- oregonhikers.org
- Distance
- oregonhikers.org
- Falls height
- oregonhikers.org
- Falls location
- en.wikipedia.org
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Barr Creek Falls.