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Trestle Creek Falls Trail 1403c

4.5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Running trail in Dorena, Oregon · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Trestle Creek Falls Trail 1403c's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Natural surfaceLoopScenicTrailhead parking

What runners say about Trestle Creek Falls Trail 1403c

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (19 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Overall, it was beautiful and we did see both the upper and lower falls which were breathtaking, but it was much more challenging than I anticipated based off other reviews I read.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“If you're only planning on going out to the Lower Falls take the Brice Creek trail down to the trailhead and it's an easy hike in.”

Truly unique falls. If you're only planning on going out to the Lower Falls take the Brice Creek trail down to the trailhead and it's an easy hike in. The Upper Falls is beyond gorgeous if you want much more of a challenge and have a little more time.

★★★★★ — Aj , Feb 2024

Great workout and beautiful hike. First half of the trail is uphill. Loved being able to walk behind the falls!

★★★★★ — Michael , May 2021

I would give this hike 5 stars, but when we were there 12/12/20 the conditions were very rough. The bathroom was abysmal, although they did have a note on the door indicating that they would not guarantee covid safe conditions...I would argue it wasn’t human safe.

★★★★☆ — Lisa , Dec 2020

This trail and falls is an offshoot from the Brice Creek trail. To get to it you drive down Brice Creek road to the champion Creek trailhead. After you cross the bridge take a left (west) onto Brice Creek trail and take that for 1/2 a mile until you get to the junction with 1403c.

★★★★★ — Robert , Aug 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 19 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 10 mentions

“Overall, it was beautiful and we did see both the upper and lower falls which were breathtaking, but it was much more challenging than I anticipated based off other reviews I read.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“Make sure to do the entire loop.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

“If you're only planning on going out to the Lower Falls take the Brice Creek trail down to the trailhead and it's an easy hike in.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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Plan your run at Trestle Creek Falls Trail 1403c

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Websitefs.usda.gov
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Where to find Trestle Creek Falls Trail 1403c

Dorena, Oregon

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Running trails near Dorena

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Brice Creek Falls Trailhead

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Natural surfaceScenic

Beautiful waterfalls and forests mark this area for hiking and swimming.

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Row River National Recreation Trail

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Paved

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Mosby Creek Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 228 reviews

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MixedShadedScenic

Paved trail that follows a former rail line and has a bridge.

19.6 miles away

Row River Nature Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 343 reviews

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PavedScenic

21.0 miles away

North Regional Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 48 reviews

Cottage Grove, OR

Dog-friendly

Park offering a disc golf course and trails, plus a public restroom.

22.2 miles away

Bohemia Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 875 reviews

Cottage Grove, OR

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Clean park boasting an amphitheater and a fountain, along with play areas.

22.3 miles away

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.