Columnar Canyon Falls
Oregon · 125-foot drop · Whychus Creek Wild and Scenic River (Wild Area) · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Columnar Canyon Falls is a waterfall in Oregon. It drops roughly 125 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columnar Canyon Falls (this page) | — | 125 ft | — | — | — |
| Howlaak Falls | 0 mi | 70 ft | — | — | — |
| The Cascades | 0 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Chush Falls | 0 mi | 67 ft | — | — | — |
| Upper Chush Falls | 1 mi | 223 ft | — | — | — |
| Phoenix Falls | 1 mi | 110 ft | — | — | — |
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Questions visitors ask about Columnar Canyon Falls
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How tall is Columnar Canyon Falls?
Columnar Canyon Falls is 125 feet (38.1 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Columnar Canyon Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Columnar Canyon Falls is inside Whychus Creek Wild and Scenic River (Wild Area). We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
How far is Columnar Canyon Falls from a major city?
Columnar Canyon Falls is 12 miles from Sisters (about 17 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
44.1492, -121.6908
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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