The Cascades
Oregon · height not recorded · Whychus Creek Wild and Scenic River (Wild Area) · Last verified 2026-05-15
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The Cascades is a waterfall in Oregon. Height has not been officially recorded. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cascades (this page) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Chush Falls | 0 mi | 67 ft | — | — | — |
| Upper Chush Falls | 0 mi | 223 ft | — | — | — |
| Columnar Canyon Falls | 0 mi | 125 ft | — | — | — |
| Howlaak Falls | 0 mi | 70 ft | — | — | — |
| Phoenix Falls | 1 mi | 110 ft | — | — | — |
Questions visitors ask about The Cascades
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
Is The Cascades in a national or state park?
Yes — The Cascades 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 The Cascades from a major city?
The Cascades is 12 miles from Sisters (about 17 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
44.1474, -121.6847
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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