Tumalo Falls

The name itself carries three possible meanings — wild plum, ground fog, or icy water — all drawn from the Klamath language, none of them settled. What's settled is the waterfall: 97 feet of Tumalo Creek dropping over a basalt lip into a glacier-carved gorge in the Deschutes National Forest. A viewing platform sits about 0.25 miles from the trailhead. Beyond it, the North Fork Trail continues upstream past additional cascades. A valid recreation pass or day-use fee is required to park. The forest road closes seasonally, generally November through May.