Proxy Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 225 ft high | Oregon
1.5 mi loop
170 ft
Easy
Proxy Falls Hike at a Glance
The Proxy Falls hike is 1.5 mi loop with 170 ft of elevation gain.
| Falls height | About 225 ft |
|---|---|
| Distance | 1.5 mi loop |
| Elevation gain | 170 ft |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Your time: about 35 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 330 kcal.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 1.5 mi distance and 170 ft of gain for this hike are verified (eugenecascadescoast.org), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Proxy Falls
Proxy Falls is a waterfall in Oregon, about 225 feet high, on land managed by Willamette National Forest. Its height is from oregonhikers.org.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Proxy Falls Trail: 1.5 miles as a loop with about 170 feet of elevation gain, from Proxy Falls Trailhead. Distance from eugenecascadescoast.org; elevation gain from oregonhikers.org. By the National Park Service difficulty formula (distance against climb) that puts it at Easy.
Before You Go
- A valid Recreation Pass is required at Proxy Falls Trailhead. (fs.usda.gov)
- Dogs are welcome on this trail. (eugenecascadescoast.org)
- Hwy 242 closes for snow, typically November to June. (eugenecascadescoast.org)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Willamette National Forest for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Proxy Falls?
The Proxy Falls Trail to Proxy Falls is 1.5 miles as a loop with about 170 feet of elevation gain.
Where does the Proxy Falls hike start?
It starts from Proxy Falls Trailhead.
How tall is Proxy Falls?
Proxy Falls is about 225 feet high.
Is there a fee to hike to Proxy Falls?
A valid Recreation Pass is required at Proxy Falls Trailhead.
Are dogs allowed on the Proxy Falls trail?
Dogs are welcome on this trail.
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 Proxy Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- eugenecascadescoast.org
- Distance
- eugenecascadescoast.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 Proxy Falls.