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9 Sahalie Falls
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Location: Sisters, Willamette National Forest, Linn County
Height: ~140 ft.
Access:    
Distance: n/a or 0.6 miles (RT) (hike)
Elevation: 2900 ft.
Season: year-round
Difficulty: 
Lat/Long:44.34917, -121.99583
Directions:Along Hwy #126, 5.3 miles south of junction with Hwy #20. Park in the well-signed turnoff for Sahalie Falls.
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The word "Sahalie" is a Chinook word meaning "high". Sahalie Falls is indeed a high, glorious waterfall. The McKenzie River crashes 100+ feet over a lava cliff to form this stunning display. Sahalie Falls (along with Koosah Falls) was formed thousands of years ago when lava flows buried parts of the river.
The waterfall is easily accessible on a paved path from the parking lot leading to a great overlook. There is also a short dirt path leading right to the brink of the waterfall. This is highly recommended to give you a close-up view of the falls. Also highly recommended (instead of driving) is to take the short 10 minute walk along the river on the McKenzie River Trail, leading down to Koosah Falls. Shortly below Sahalie Falls, you will see another small but very interesting 30-40 ft. cascade along the river. My wife noticed that the water in the river here is very blue-looking, as though the river is glacier fed (but we don't think it is).
Sahalie Falls is good to see at any time of the year, weather permitting. But it is at its best in the spring-time when the snow is melting, and that is when we recommend a visit.
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