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Steelhead Falls
VerifiedBeginner (0-30 ft)44.41140, -121.29260
Confirmed by 2 jumpers
A small waterfall dropping into a deep turquoise pool on the Deschutes River near Crooked River Ranch, set in a dramatic high-desert basalt canyon.
Jumps at this location
Jump 1
20 ft
12 ft water depth
Beginner (0-30 ft)
Warnings
Little shade on the approach — bring water. Current near the falls is stronger than the calm pool below suggests.
Access
Steelhead Falls Trailhead off NW 43rd Street; roughly a mile round trip on a mostly flat desert trail.
Best conditions
Summer, when Deschutes flows are manageable and the desert heat makes the cold water welcome.
Submitted by Sendline Field ResearchVerified Aug 14, 2026