Proxy Falls
Oregon · 226-foot drop · Three Sisters Wilderness · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Proxy Falls is a waterfall in Lane County, Oregon. It drops roughly 226 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.
Proxy Falls, also known as Lower Proxy Falls, is a cascade and plunge waterfall from a collection of springs on the shoulder of North Sister, that plunges into a gaping canyon near McKenzie Pass in the Willamette National Forest, near Belknap Springs, Oregon. The waterfall is notable for its main drop of 226 feet (69 m) which makes it one of the highest plunge waterfalls in Oregon.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proxy Falls (this page) | — | 226 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Upper Proxy Falls | 0 mi | 129 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Linton Falls | 2 mi | 615 ft | moderate · 5.2 mi | Y | $6 |
| Rainbow Falls | 4 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Honey Creek Falls | 5 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Obsidian Falls | 5 mi | — | — | — | — |
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- Starvation Creek Falls227 ft
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- Wildcat Falls223 ft
Questions visitors ask about Proxy Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
How tall is Proxy Falls?
Proxy Falls is 226 feet (68.9 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Proxy Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Proxy Falls is inside Three Sisters Wilderness. 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.
Can I bring my dog to Proxy Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (Three Sisters Wilderness permits leashed dogs in most areas). Inferred from park type; check the official site for trail-specific restrictions. Always leash and pack out waste.
Is there a fee to visit Proxy Falls?
No entrance fee. Three Sisters Wilderness is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Proxy Falls from a major city?
Proxy Falls is 19 miles from Black Butte Ranch (about 27 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
44.1620, -121.9278
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proxy_Falls
Wikidata (Q30623771)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q30623771
GeoNames (5746992)
https://www.geonames.org/5746992/
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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