Near Tumwater Falls Loop
Deschutes River below the iconic Olympia Brewery
Near Tumwater Falls Loop
The Deshutes River.
Near Tumwater Falls Loop
This is a great place to watch the salmon run.
Near Tumwater Falls Loop
The bridge over the river.
Near Tumwater Falls Loop
Upper Tumwater Falls.

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Hike Trail

Tumwater Falls Loop

3.0 (2 Ratings)
A short paved path around Tumwater Falls.
0.3
mi
Distance
87
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekViewsWaterfallWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Open 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.31mi
Distance
87ft
Elevation Gain
109ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
121ft
High Point
43ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail starts a few dozen feet to the west of the restrooms. This trail loops down and next to the falls, before crossing a bridge over the river. The path will wind its way back along the river, and then over it again, where the trail ends.

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Contributors
Isaac Bozeman