Updated July 2026
Paulina Falls
An 80-foot twin waterfall on Paulina Creek that splits around a rock island as it tumbles off the rim of the Newberry Caldera, with viewpoints at both the top and base.
Before you go
Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check USDA Forest Service (Deschutes National Forest, Newberry National Volcanic Monument) for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Paulina Falls drops about 80 feet. That makes it the 262nd-tallest documented waterfall in this inventory, taller than roughly 62% of the falls listed here. Height comes from published land-manager and survey records, not from our own measurement.
The Paulina Falls Trail reaches it about 0.7 miles (out-and-back) with roughly 114 feet of elevation gain, rated easy. The nearest town is La Pine. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with USDA Forest Service (Deschutes National Forest, Newberry National Volcanic Monument) for closures and current conditions.
Late spring through fall (snowbound in winter). Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.
More Oregon waterfalls
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- Bridal Veil Falls · 118 ft
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- Clearwater Falls · 30 ft
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- Drift Creek Falls · 75 ft
- Dry Creek Falls · 74 ft
- Elowah Falls · 213 ft
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