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TRIP 13 University Falls

Distance 5.0 miles, Out-and-back Elevation Gain 400 feet Hiking Time 3 hours Optional Map Tillamook State Forest Usually Open March to November Best Time April to June Trail Use Good for kids, dogs OK, mountain biking, horseback riding Agency Forest Grove District, Tillamook State Forest Difficulty Moderate Note Good in cloudy weather

HIGHLIGHTS In a part of the Tillamook State Forest that is generally overrun by all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), the newly rerouted Gravelle Brothers Trail provides a welcome respite from the machines. While it never completely escapes the motorcycles’ noise, this route is nonetheless a pleasant adventure on a nonmotorized trail with a destination that is a real eye-popper. University Falls is justifiably one of the most photographed spots in Tillamook State Forest, and when you catch sight of this 80-foot cascade you will no doubt want to take a few snapshots of your own.

DIRECTIONS Drive west from Portland on State Highway 6 toward Tillamook. On the west side of Rogers Pass, near milepost 33, turn left (south) on a gravel road signed Rogers Camp Trailhead. Go 0.1 mile to a junction, turn left, and proceed another 0.1 mile to the large trailhead parking lot.