The Run of a waterfall is a measurement representing the total linear distance on the ground between the top and bottom of a waterfall. Additional Waterfalls which occur within 5 miles of Jack Falls. While Jack Falls Creek has a miniscule drainage area and will run dry in the summer (part of the reason nobody knows of this feature), the falls are nice while they flow in the winter, spraying about 75 feet down the hillside, hitting a few rocks on the way down, before cascading under the former roadbed. This park protects a spectacular limestone canyon and falls (the Notch) on Oregon Jack Creek, as well as wetlands above the falls. Streams which empty directly into the ocean, or into a minor basin which then empties to the ocean will often have this field left blank. Jack Falls is the Official name of this waterfall. For more information on our waterfall form classifications, see the Help page. The Pitch figure only takes into account sections of stream which are actively falling. This one will be pretty difficult to photograph when the trees are in leaf. The volume of water present in the stream at the location of the waterfall. The Total Height listed for the waterfall represents the difference in elevation from the top of the uppermost drop, to the bottom of the lowermost drop of the waterfall, including all stretches of interstitial stream in between.
For smaller waterfalls, this figure will generally not differ much from the Average Width measurement, but for broader waterfalls - especially those that feature a crest that isn't constricted - this figure can at times be consideraby larger. Entries which specify a Flow Consistncy of 12 Months should in general have an acceptable flow at any time of year (but may be better during certain periods - see below). Jack Falls is the Official name of this waterfall. We will rely on USGS data as much as possible, and attempt to take into account seasonal fluctuations in stream levels if possible. Elevation: 1451 feet We will rely on USGS data as much as possible, and attempt to take into account seasonal fluctuations in stream levels if possible. Unavailable
The falls face east and are surrounded by many trees, so expect high contrast until mid-afternoon. The system of classification of waterfall forms we use is a heavily modified derivative of the classifications outlined by Greg Plumb in his "Waterfall Lover's Guide to the Pacific Northwest" books. There may be variance within the range specified where the flow will be better or worse, but visiting at any time in the range specified (if available) will generally present the waterfall in its best light. For example, Washington's Palouse Falls occurs along the Palouse River - which is a tributary to the Snake River, which is itself a tributary to the Columbia River, which ultimately enters the Pacific Ocean, so Palouse Falls would then fall within the Columbia River watershed. If the watercourse is not known to have an officially or colloquially recognized name, this field is left blank. Stretches of interstitial stream in between two or more distinct drops of a single waterfall are NOT considered to be distinct drops of the waterfall unless the section of stream in question would otherwise qualify as a waterfall were it to be isolated. Click the button below to browse the map instead. Jack Falls was once a prime attraction along old Highway 30 near Rainier, but since the road has been realigned, the falls are seldom noticed. As an example, a waterfall which features two truly free-falling leaps separated by several dozen yards of flat stream will have a Pitch of 90 degrees. Like the Average Width measurement, this measurement will take into account the difference in width at the top and bottom of the waterfall as much as possible, but will often be made based on the width of the crest of th falls alone. Stretches of interstitial stream in between two or more distinct drops of a single waterfall are NOT considered to be distinct drops of the waterfall unless the section of stream in question would otherwise qualify as a waterfall were it to be isolated.
As an example, a waterfall which features two truly free-falling leaps separated by several dozen yards of flat stream will have a Pitch of 90 degrees. There are at least 238 waterfalls in the U.S. state of Oregon.. name elevation coordinate USGS Map GNIS ID ; Abiqua Falls: 1,263 ft (385 m) Elk Prairie The Tallest Drop figure represents the height of the largest single drop within a multi-stepped waterfall. Other nearby areas of interest include Camp Sherman, the Head of the Metolius, and Suttle Lake, which allows motorized boats and is popular with fisherman during the season.
Waterfalls with a longer Run will usually either be less steep, often cascading type waterfalls, or will feature multiple steps separated by shorter stretches of a more gradual gradient streambed.