Awbrey Falls
By Armen Suny · Last verified Oct 2026
LiDAR & 3D terrainNo public access
Awbrey Falls isn't open to the public. There's no public trail or parking, so please don't trespass or park at neighboring properties. See public waterfalls nearby.
There is no known public access to Awbrey Falls; private property lines both sides of the river. Do not trespass to reach it.
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About Awbrey Falls
Frequently Asked Questions
🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Awbrey Falls?
❌ Dogs are not allowed
Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?
🆖 No fees required
🏊 Is There Swimming at Awbrey Falls?
❌ Swimming is not allowed
When to Visit
Spring and early summer are ideal times to visit, as the waterfall flow is typically strongest due to snowmelt and seasonal rains.
Seasonal Access
The best time to visit is Spring, Summer, and Fall. Winter access may be limited.
Safety Information
Visitors should be cautious of slippery rocks near the waterfall and be prepared for changing weather conditions. Carry a first aid kit and let someone know your plans before heading out.
Current Water Conditions
These readings come from the USGS gauge on Crooked River, 16.3 miles away, not on Awbrey Falls's own stream. Use them as a sign of whether the area is running wet or dry.
136 ft³/s
Current discharge — how much water is flowing
Much lower than usual for this time of year
Based on 23 years of record
1.98 ft
Water depth at gauge
7-Day Discharge Trend
What does this mean for your visit?
Flow is well below normal for this time of year, so the waterfall may be a trickle.
About This Gauge
This gauge is on a regional waterway. Conditions at the falls may differ, especially after local rain.
7-Day Flow Outlook
Based on the USGS gauge CROOKED RIVER BLW OSBORNE CANYON, NR OPAL CITY, OR (26 km away).
Today
Barely Flowing
136 cfs
4/10Tomorrow
Barely Flowing
137 cfs
4/10Thu
Barely Flowing
137 cfs
5/10Fri
Barely Flowing
148 cfs
3/10Sat
Low
151 cfs
4/10Sun
Low
149 cfs
4/10Mon
Low
147 cfs
4/10Best window: Thu — barely flowing flow, partly sunny (trip score 5/10).
Best time of year: this gauge typically runs highest from mid March to mid May, peaking in April.
How we calculate this
This is a transparent outlook, not a precise forecast. We take the waterfall's current flow strength (how it ranks against its historical normal for today, from the nearest USGS stream gauge), carry that ranking forward along the gauge's seasonal curve, and nudge it for forecast rain. Confidence is highest for the next day or two and falls further out. Always check official conditions and your own judgment before visiting — high flows can be dangerous.
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Is Awbrey Falls Frozen?
Updated about 8 hours agoNot frozen highs above freezing lately
Awbrey Falls is not frozen right now; highs have been above freezing. Yesterday ran 59°F to 36°F.
- Days below freezing
- 0 of the last 14
- Current cold streak
- 0 days
- Freezing days ahead
- 0 of the next 7
- Flow
- 136 ft³/s
Winter safety. Frozen falls are the one waterfall trip with a documented injury pattern: falling ice, and ice-glazed rock and trail. Wear microspikes, keep well back from the base and from overhangs, and never walk out on ice over moving water.
Estimate from Open-Meteo daily temperatures at the falls, the LiDAR-measured facing direction, and the nearest stream gauge. It is a likelihood, not a report from the trail. See every frozen waterfall in Oregon.
Weather Forecast
The Terrain, Seen by LiDAR
Aircraft-mounted lasers measured this ground to within inches. Trees and buildings are digitally stripped away, leaving the bare shape of the land the water has carved.
The ground through the falls loses about 81 feet in steep steps rather than one leap. The ground at the falls is roughly 3,058 feet above sea level.
Steep ground runs through the entire stretch: about 97 feet of descent in the 500 feet above the pin and 85 feet in the 500 feet below it. Facing east, the falls catch soft morning light.
Drag to compare. The dot marks the waterfall. The frame is about a mile across.
- Ground elevation
- 3,058 feet
- Measured by 3-meter lidar
- Drop at the falls
- About 81 feet
- Change in ground height within ~250 feet of the falls
- Faces
- East
- Catches soft morning light.
A slice through the lidar ground surface, from above the falls to downstream (heading east).
Elevation data: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.
Location & Access
Elevation
3,058 feet above sea level
Coordinates
44.194629° N, -121.294306° W
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