Oregon · Hiking · Near Myrtle Creek

Shadow Falls

Shadow FallsPhoto: Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)
1.2 mi
round trip
536 ft
climb
2,398 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 4 alerts for Umpqua National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Umpqua National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Shadow Falls is a short, easy out-and-back hike in the North Umpqua Ranger District of Oregon's Umpqua National Forest, about 1.2 miles long with a total elevation gain of 536 feet. The trail starts and ends at roughly 2,150 feet, rising to about 2,400 feet before turning back. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.47 miles in, with a grade of about 9 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 84°F with only about three wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the mid-40s and rain on 17 or more days. That station sits well below the trail, so temperatures on the route run cooler. The hike is open year-round and takes about half a day. Bikes are allowed on the natural-surface trail, and the route is not accessible. Cavitt Creek, a canoeing spot, lies about 0.4 miles away, and Plusfour Creek is about a mile off. Climbers can head to Lost World Spires, about 4 miles away, and Cavitt Creek Falls Recreation Site offers camping about 5 miles out.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Cavitt Creek Falls Recreation Site

    Campground

    Campground · 5.0 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Tommy's All American Burgers

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 20 mi
  • If it rains

    Floed-Lane House Museum

    Museum

    Museum · 21 mi from Myrtle Creek

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  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Shadow Falls

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      46° / 34°

      17 wet

    2. Feb

      50° / 34°

      15 wet

    3. Mar

      56° / 36°

      17 wet

    4. Apr

      62° / 39°

      16 wet

    5. May

      70° / 43°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 47°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 50°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      84° / 50°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      78° / 46°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 41°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 38°

      17 wet

    12. Dec

      44° / 33°

      18 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Idleyld Park 4 Ne, OR, 14.9 mi away at 1,080 ft. The station sits about 1,300 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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