Laurel Hill Trailhead — Attraction in Sandy

The waterfall is NOT on the main trail. There's an old paved highway after the initial steps up the hill. To do the Barlow Rd, you go a little way past the historic sign on the left, and there will be another sign on the left pointing up for Barlow Rd. If you take that way, you will come out back on the old highway.

You can then take the old highway back to the car to make a loop.

The waterfall is down a steep hillside. Definitely qualifies as a difficult hike. If you want to find it, instead of going left up the Barlow Rd trail, keep walking up the old highway. There will be an unmarked trail on the right. Someone attached some ropes along the "trail". I'm not responsible for anything that happens on that unmarked trail, just telling you where it is 😁 that said my 8 year old managed our, but he's...

Historic view of the Laurel Hill chute #3. One of five chutes used along the famous Barlow Road. (Aka: the Oregon Trail)!! This was the steepest and roughest portion of the 2,000 mile Oregon trail. The wagons were slowly lowered down the chutes by ropes, logs lashed to the rear wheels or at times a cut tree including branches tied behind the wagons. Tough section of road and considering the toll on the road was a lofty $5 per wagon it's no wonder it appears in journals...

I wish I could have walked further down this Trail. Really like the educational signs which talked about the Oregon Trail Journey. The setting was absolutely gorgeous and nice and shady even in the heat because of all the trees. Nice wide gravel trail at the beginning, although there are some dirt / Stone steps to get to the trail that could be difficult for someone with limited Mobility. I definitely want...