This was a great hike. The upper falls has easy access and a moderate rock climb up the side of the fall. The lower fall is more difficult for those who are not sure footed, but well worth the effort.

Most beautiful. Take the trail on the at side for an easier climb. Upper Proxy Falls is small but notice that it does not drain out to a stream. Lower Proxy Falls is absolutely gorgeous. You must divert off the trail down to it. I visited in the late afternoon when sunlight formed a rainbow at the base. The shadows... More 

We (our family, and another) took our 9 kids (ages 18 months to 14 years old) on this short hike. We didn't end up seeing the Lower Falls because there was report of an active yellow jacket nest right at the end of the trail, and the family in front of us had all received 3-10 stings each (YOWCH!). So... More 

Fairly easy, short hike. The falls are beautiful!!! We went very early in the morning, and were the only ones there. I only wish we would have packed bug spray, lots of mosquitos at the Upper Proxy Falls area.

Easy hike for beginners and family's with or without a dog very do able.The view of the falls spectacular .when you get close to the falls you can feel the mist from it. The trail is easy to determine which direction to take and firmly packed.

The hike was relatively easy for me being out of shape with two dogs. The trail is supposedly one way but if you go up the wrong way it seems steeper but shorter.... If you have a time crunch. Falls pretty but with dogs I didn't go to the bottom it was too steep.

This trail was gave you an awesome view of the falls but you might need to get off the trail to be able to see the whole waterfalls.

The falls themselves were beautiful, however getting to them with a dog and a kid proved to be treacherous, despite what the Oregon parks /trails website said... The hike's not incredibly long, just a couple of miles there, but lots of rockslides and difficult areas to get through.

This trail is spectacular in the fall with the red vine maple turning colors, but any time of year is beautiful and not overly crowded. An added bonus is the scenic drive along the McKenzie River pass. We've hiked this 1.25 mile loop rail with kids and grandparents. Although it's not handicapped accessible, the trail is firm packed and not... More