Toketee Falls Trailhead — Attraction in Roseburg

The trailhead to this beautiful waterfall is an experience in and of itself! An old wood(!!) pipeline carries water from an upstream reservoir to a hydroelectric power plant somewhere downstream, and over the course of time, several leaks have sprung from the pipe. It's to the point where it is unavoidable getting your vehicle completely wet (free carwash!). If walking, you can skirt the very edge of the parking lot and trees to avoid getting wet, but we arrived early and were able to get a spot after most of the spraying water.

The trail itself to the falls is interesting but can be a challenge for some, lots of tree roots, rocks, and stairs, so a combination of terrain to get to the falls viewing platform. A bit of up and down, but if you're reasonably able bodied you can easily make it to the waterfall. Just watch your step, plenty of things to trip you up or twist an ankle on.

Along the trail are many wonderful spots to wander down and see the river coursing through the gorge. Very cool, it looks like it would be a fun place to kayak, if not for the giant waterfall at the end lol! At one spot there is a large downed tree across the gorge just upstream of the waterfall, which looks like it's used relatively frequently, but it seemed incredibly dangerous, even fatal if you were to fall in while crossing it. But it's worth stepping off the trail as often as you can to see the river gorge, it's almost as spectacular as the...

It is a short hike but it is definitely a hike. Lots of stairs and inclines both out and back, with gorgeous views of the water and the trees. Short enough for beginner hikers, with benches and spots to take in the view, or have a light snack, but you will get sweaty.

The end of the trail is a wood platform where you can see the falls from far above. But don't expect to get down to the water.

There technically is a way to get down from that point, if you are an experienced rock climber with no fear of death. But I don't recommend it otherwise.

Surprisingly populated hike, but not too crowded. There isn't enough parking for it to get overly crowded I think. Expect to pass families and dogs on the narrow paths.

There is a bathroom at the start of the trail, in a little unmarked shack. But...

What a great surprise! We camped at KOA Lemolo Lake and while checking in I was told there are 6 waterfalls within 20 miles of the campground. So Toketee Falls was one of the two we hit that day. So cool and so beautiful. The hike was moderate although bringing water with you is a great idea in the heat of the summer. Dogs are allowed on the trail and our Mini Longhair Dachshund Jasper loved it and took on all those steps with enthusiasm. It's a must see if you're going to the...