A 75-foot plunge in the Oregon Coast Range of Siuslaw National Forest, viewed from a 240-foot suspension bridge that spans the canyon about 100 feet above the creek. The well-graded trail reaches the bridge in about 1.25 miles.
At 75 ft, it stands above roughly 57% of the 775 documented falls in this guide.
Its water comes from Drift Creek. You'll find it in Lincoln, Oregon. It is protected within Siuslaw National Forest (USFS).
This is a short hike waterfall: reached by a short trail, generally under about a mile each way. A short walk gets you to the viewpoint, so it works for most casual visitors and families. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 3.1 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Lincoln City, the closest town.
When to go: spring. Like most waterfalls, Drift Creek Falls runs highest after snowmelt or heavy rain and can thin out in late summer, so it's worth checking recent streamflow and the land manager's conditions page before a long drive.
