Tumalo Falls (Lower Viewpoint) – Tumalo Falls loop from Tumalo Falls

Mountain biking trails

United States

Oregon

Deschutes County

Tumalo Falls (Lower Viewpoint) – Tumalo Falls loop from Tumalo Falls

Hard

5.0

(3635)

10,957

riders

Tumalo Falls (Lower Viewpoint) – Tumalo Falls loop from Tumalo Falls

03:07

29.4km

780m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Deschutes National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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49 m

Tumalo Falls (Lower Viewpoint)

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is an excellent viewpoint where you can see the falls from afar on its grandiose scale. A truly peaceful and awe-inspiring spot to connect with nature and get a full picture of its enormous power.

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391 m

Tumalo Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

This picturesque waterfall is one of the most photogenic in Oregon. As a bucket list location for many, the water cascading down the rock face is a mesmerizing display of nature's power and beauty.

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1.73 km

Lower Double Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Amazing viewpoint of the lower tiers of the falls. This peaceful spot is an excellent opportunity to take photos and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

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4.92 km

Middle Fork Tumalo Creek Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

The Middle Fork Tumalo Creek cascades in several beautiful waterfalls. This is the upper one. If you hike along the North Fork Trail, you will pass more of these refreshing falls with the lowest one being the most accessible – and therefore most popular.

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10.8 km

Metolius-Windigo Trail (Met-Win)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Metolius-Windigo Trail shows you the stunning alpine landscape with waterfalls and mountains at the edge of the Three Sisters Wilderness.

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14.5 km

Flagline Trail #41

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Flagline Trail is a fun trail system north of the Cascade Lakes Highway. It splits into #41 and #40.1 further south with #40.1 leading more directly to the highway.

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15.4 km

Flagline Trail #40.1

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail is a gem of a ride with many tight, curvy turns, steep rocky climbs to test your endurance and great views of Broken Top and the Cascade Range. It is part of the Flagline Trail system, with several connectors for multiple loop options for more challenges and fun features to extend your ride for as long as you wish.

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29.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

14.5 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.5 km

783 m