Toketee Falls: trail, fees and access
Toketee Falls is a 113-foot double-drop waterfall over columnar basalt on the North Umpqua River in Umpqua National Forest, reached by a short 0.4-mile trail from a free trailhead near Glide, Oregon. No fee is required, and a viewing platform at the end of the trail gives the main view without any scrambling. Toketee anchors the Umpqua section of our waterfalls in Oregon guide, alongside nearby Watson Falls.
Fact box
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 43.263°N, 122.433°W, Douglas County, Oregon, per USGS GNIS (GNIS-1151298) |
| Height | 113 ft total, in two tiers: a 28-ft upper drop into a pool, then an 85-ft lower plunge |
| Nearest town | Glide, Oregon |
| Access | Short walk, 0.4 miles one way (0.8 miles round trip), about 127 ft of elevation gain, viewing platform at the end |
| Fee | None |
| Legal status | Public land, Umpqua National Forest |
| Flow reliability | Runs strong year-round; a pipeline upstream diverts and regulates part of the North Umpqua's flow, keeping the falls unusually consistent |
Trail and access
From Roseburg, take Oregon Highway 138 east about 58 miles to a junction with paved Toketee-Rigdon Road, between mileposts 58 and 59. Turn north, go 0.2 miles to a fork, bear left, cross a bridge, then turn left onto the spur road to the trailhead. The trail itself is a short, moderate 0.4-mile walk each way with a modest 127 ft of elevation gain, passing a large wooden pipeline that diverts part of the North Umpqua River to a downstream powerhouse before ending at a viewing platform overlooking the falls.
No fee or pass is required at this trailhead, unlike several other Oregon falls on Willamette or Oregon State Parks land.
The falls
The North Umpqua has carved a sinuous gorge through the lava flow here, dropping 113 feet in two tiers: a 28-foot upper drop into a pool set in a deep rock alcove, followed by an 85-foot plunge into a larger pool below, framed by columnar basalt on both sides. "Toketee" is a Chinook Jargon word meaning "pretty" or "graceful," a fitting name for one of the most photographed waterfalls in the Umpqua National Forest. Because the pipeline upstream diverts and regulates much of the river's flow for hydropower, Toketee keeps running strong through late summer, when many smaller Cascade falls thin out.
How this guide was researched
This page was compiled from U.S. Forest Service recreation data for Umpqua National Forest, USGS GNIS records and published trail reports. We haven't visited this site ourselves. Trail and road conditions change; verify current access with the Umpqua National Forest ranger district before you go. Last checked August 2026.
FAQ
Is there a fee to visit Toketee Falls?
No. The trailhead and 0.4-mile trail are free, with no day-use fee or pass required.
How long is the hike to Toketee Falls?
About 0.4 miles one way from the trailhead, roughly 0.8 miles round trip, with about 127 ft of elevation gain, rated an easy-to-moderate walk.
How tall is Toketee Falls?
113 feet total, in two tiers: a 28-foot upper drop and an 85-foot lower plunge.
Does Toketee Falls run dry in summer?
No. A pipeline upstream regulates part of the North Umpqua's flow, which keeps Toketee running consistently even in late summer when smaller falls in the area thin out.
Can you swim at Toketee Falls?
The pools are visible from the platform but not designed for swimming access; most visitors view the falls from the platform rather than approaching the water directly.
We haven't visited these places ourselves, and every page says so rather than implying otherwise. Details are compiled from public land-manager, USGS and NOAA sources and cross-checked where possible; conditions, access rules and fees change without notice, so confirm with the managing agency before you go. Page last checked August 2026. Read our full methodology.