Hearty Soles -Tumalo Falls Loop Hike

Tumalo Falls Loop Hike

When: July 2, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Info:

Meet at HTCC leaving at 8:00 am, drivers will need a NW Forest Pass or America the Beautiful card, $4 for carpooling

Description:

This 7.5 mile, 1256 ft elevation gain trail goes past Tumalo Falls, Double Falls, Upper Falls, North Fork Falls, and Bridge Creek Falls, among others. Tumalo Falls, a 97-foot tall waterfall along Tumalo Creek, is one of the tallest and most beautiful waterfalls in Central Oregon. As you continue up the North Fork Trail you will pass several other waterfalls before crossing Middle Fork Tumalo Creek via a cut log bridge. Thereafter North Fork Trail passes several more waterfalls before the Swampy Lake Trail return route. The Swampy Lake Trail requires crossing Middle Fork Tumalo Creek again, this time without a bridge. Some downed trees can be used to cross but require great balance; otherwise, you have to wade through knee - thigh deep frigid water for about 50 feet. The Bend Watershed starts approximately a mile further and continues along Bridge Creek Trail until you return to North Fork Trail.

Please bring poles and/or water shoes for the creek crossings. We had no problem crossing on the log (and rocks on other sections) when we prehiked, but poles are very helpful for balance.

When considering signing up for this event, please review the specifics (e.g. distance, elevation gain, trail surface - gravel, rocky, soft sand etc.) to determine if this event matches your fitness level.

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/tumalo-falls-loop

Hike Pace: 2) moderate and challenging

Gear:

Sunscreen, bug spray, hat, water, snacks, lunch, $ for carpooling, hiking poles needed for creek crossings, sturdy hiking shoes, optional water sandals for creek crossings, layered clothing, personal first aid supplies, NW forest pass or America the Beautiful pass

Co/Leaders: Sabine Ohling 541-231-7791, Marie Dahlquist 858-775-0936

Number of participants: 12

When registering, you will need to agree to the WAIVER

Need to cancel? 

On the SRWC website, go to calendar and click on the event.  Click "Already Registered."  Click "Cancel.” On the APP, go to "My tickets."  Click CANCEL below the time/date.

If you are cancelling after registration closes on WI, Wild Apricot won’t let you cancel online so contact the leader directly.

NOTE:  This event may be photographed and your image may be used in promotion of the Sunriver Women's Club.