Like the more famous Metolius River (Hike #29), this Central Oregon stream emerges from an enormous spring and meanders in glassy curves through pungent pine woods. But unlike the Metolius, Fall River is not crowded with campers and river rafters, and its gentle riverside trail is open to all.

Drive . . .

In fact, three riverside trails start from this alluring bridge, but none is the actual . . .

. . .  Walk 100 feet to the right around the building’s railed yard to find the gushing, grassy-banked springs.  Look here for tiny white orchids and water ouzels.

This chapter is an excerpt from 100 Hikes : Central Oregon Cascades