Drift Creek Falls waterfall art
Stylized illustration, not a photo — the real place looks different (and that’s half the fun).
Moderate hike

Drift Creek Falls

Near Lincoln City, Oregon

Height75 ft
AccessModerate hike
Trail3 mi round trip
Best seasonYear-round

Drift Creek Falls is a 75-ft waterfall near Lincoln City, Oregon, with moderate hike access (3 mi round trip). viewed from a 240-foot suspension bridge in the Coast Range. Best season: Year-round.

This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead or access point before navigating. Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.

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