Who is the Toketee Falls hike good for?

Anyone who is able to walk a trail. Kids have shade and plenty to explore, and adults get a quiet, peaceful walk.

What should I bring to Toketee Falls?

Bring a little lunch. There are beautiful spots to sit near the falls and the trees.

Is Toketee Falls an Easy Hike? A Peaceful Oregon Walk Worth the Drive

Q: Is Toketee Falls an easy hike?

Yes. Sherrene Hagenbach-Winters rates it easy. It took her about an hour, only because she wanted to slow down and take it all in.

Sherrene

Oct 16

2 min read

Updated: Oct 20

Toketee Falls in Oregon, water dropping in two tiers over dark basalt, photographed by Sherrene in May

Yes, Toketee Falls is an easy hike, and one of the most peaceful walks I have taken in Oregon. I am Sherrene Hagenbach-Winters, a Realtor with eXp Realty Oregon in Central Oregon, and when I am not helping someone with a move, you will usually find me on a trail.

Is Toketee Falls an easy hike?

It is. I would call it easy. We spent about an hour on it, and that was only because we wanted to take it all in. You do not have to rush this one, and I would not.

When should I go to Toketee Falls?

We went in May for this look, with everything green and the water full and moving. When we were there it was quiet, and we had the trail almost to ourselves.

Small yellow wildflowers growing in green moss beside the trail in May

What should I bring?

Pack a little lunch. There are beautiful places to sit near the falls or under the trees, and it is the kind of spot where you want to stay a while. Bring water and good walking shoes too.

Who is this hike good for?

Anyone who is able to walk a trail. Kids would love it, with shade the whole way and plenty to explore. If you want a calm, beautiful outing without a hard climb, this is the one I would send you to.

A large fallen tree trunk in the shady forest along the trail

Did you see Watson Falls too?

We did. Watson Falls is in the same area, and it was part of the same trip in May. If you are making the drive, it is worth seeing both.

Watson Falls in Oregon, a tall waterfall dropping into a mossy canyon, photographed by Sherrene in May

Why does a Realtor write about hiking?

Because the outdoors is a big part of why people choose to live in Oregon. When clients ask me what life here is really like, I tell them about places like this. Thinking about a move to Central Oregon? Start a conversation at sherrenehagenbachwinters.com.

Trail notes are from my own visit. Conditions, access and any pass or fee requirements change, so check with the Umpqua National Forest before you go. Sherrene Hagenbach-Winters, Oregon Broker, License 201258554, eXp Realty Oregon. Equal Housing Opportunity.