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When my husband and I set out to find and take pictures of wheelchair accessible waterfalls in every U.S. state, we were excited about the challenge. We gave ourselves no time limit to accomplish our feat; however, we had one mutually agreed upon rule that dictated how long we would stay in any given area. That rule was to never shiver again. Needless to say, adhering to this rule presented a new challenge. The new challenge was to find a waterfall that was actually flowing. Visiting mid-west and eastern states during months that prevented us from shivering are the same months that are hot enough to dry up streams; hence, little or no water flow for waterfalls. The natural scenery and picturesque landscapes warrant a second visit in the early spring right after the snow melts.

Bob and Jan

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Sunday, June 29, 2014

SUSAN CREEK FALLS, OREGON

Susan Creek Falls can be found on North Umpqua River in Umpqua National Forest in Douglas County, Oregon. The waterfall is a Fan type fall that drops 50 feet over moss-covered rocks.  The falls can be accessed by an easy path that is well-maintained by the Bureau of Land Management. The 3/4 mile trail to the waterfall is evenly graded and is accessible by wheelchair; however, manual help may be needed for endurance to make the distance.

Directions: The trailhead is directly off of the parking lot located at milepost 28.2 on Highway 138. A Susan Creek Day-Use Area is across the highway. Picnic tables and restrooms are available at the day-use area, trailhead, and below the waterfalls.

Waterfall Type: Fan - descends vertically while maintaining some contact with the rock surface with an increasing width of spray.



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