Chush Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 67 ft high | Oregon
5.2 mi round trip
435 ft
Moderate
Chush Falls Hike at a Glance
The Chush Falls hike is 5.2 mi round trip with 435 ft of elevation gain.
| Falls height | About 67 ft |
|---|---|
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 5,040 ft |
| Distance | 5.2 mi round trip |
| Elevation gain | 435 ft |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
Your time: about 1 h 55 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 2 h 25 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 1,100 kcal.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 5.2 mi distance and 435 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 Chush Falls
Chush Falls is a waterfall in Oregon, about 67 feet high, on land managed by Deschutes National Forest. Its height is from oregonhikers.org.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Chush Falls Trail: 5.2 miles round trip with about 435 feet of elevation gain, from Chush Falls Trailhead. Distance from oregonhikers.org. By the National Park Service difficulty formula (distance against climb) that puts it at Moderate.
Before You Go
- A self-issued wilderness permit is required. (oregonhikers.org)
- A Central Cascades Wilderness Permit is needed for overnight camping. (oregonhikers.org)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Deschutes National Forest for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Chush Falls?
The Chush Falls Trail to Chush Falls is 5.2 miles round trip with about 435 feet of elevation gain.
Where does the Chush Falls hike start?
It starts from Chush Falls Trailhead.
How tall is Chush Falls?
Chush Falls is about 67 feet high.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
1:00 PM (2:00 PM summer)
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 Chush 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
- Elevation
- ≈ Copernicus GLO-90 elevation model at the falls coordinates (via Open-Meteo)
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Chush Falls.