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Munson Creek Falls State Natural Site, Near Tillamook, OR

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Munson Creek Falls State Natural Site

A 319-foot waterfall in the Coast Range, reached by a short, easy forest trail.

Near Tillamook, OR

About Munson Creek Falls State Natural Site

Munson Creek Falls drops through several tiers and is described by Oregon State Parks as the tallest waterfall in the Coast Range. A brief trail follows the creek through old-growth forest to a viewpoint of the falls, and the walk is built to be accessible to visitors of all ages and abilities. Wildflowers bloom beneath the canopy in spring and summer, and maples and alders turn bright in autumn. In late fall and winter, visitors can watch for salmon spawning just below the water's surface in Munson Creek.

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