Koosah Falls is located along the McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass and West Cascades National Scenic Byways off Highway 126.
Koosah Falls, also known as Middle Falls, is the second of the three major waterfalls on the McKenzie River in the heart of the Willamette National Forest. Permits for filming must be done through the park ranger at least 30 days in advance.
The waterfall is notable for its main drop of 64 feet (20 m) that plunges into a considerable pool, one of the deepest of all waterfalls in the region.
The Falls are an easy walk from a small parking area with a toilet. There is RV parking on the main road coming into the Falls area and then limited parking near the trailhead.
There are three overlook points to see the Falls. One above the Falls, and two alongside.
Video of the Falls: https://youtube.com/shorts/XUOXdX5h8Dw?feature=share
- Above the falls
- Taken 1pm in late June
- View from lower overlook
- Above the falls
- Above the falls
- Path to overlook
- Toilet
- RV Parking