A moderate 1.6-mile hike in a designated wilderness area; recreation pass required, free wilderness permit required June 15–Oct. 15, and seasonal road access applies.
Recreation Pass required at trailhead; free self-issue wilderness permit required June 15–Oct 15
Proxy Falls is a moderate 1.6-mile hike in the Three Sisters Wilderness. A recreation pass is required; a free self-issued wilderness permit is required from June 15–Oct. 15. Access is seasonal via Highway 242, which typically closes in early November.
This outing suits hikers comfortable with wilderness bureaucracy and seasonal access planning. Confirm Highway 242 opening before driving. The moderate distance and wilderness setting offer scenic alpine or forest experience for intermediate hikers.
The accessing Highway 242 is typically open late June through early November (exact seasonal closure dates vary by year); confirm status before driving.
two to three hours
you cannot plan around seasonal Highway 242 closure, or you're seeking an easy, unrestricted walk.
Recreation Pass required at trailhead; free self-issue wilderness permit required June 15–Oct 15
Via a 1.6-mile round-trip trail rated moderate by the managing agency.
We track 4 waterfalls in Willamette Valley.
There are 2 other waterfalls we track in Lane. All Willamette Valley waterfalls →
fs.usda.gov
USFS Willamette National Forest official trail page, checked Aug 2026; access depends on seasonal Hwy 242 closure
Checked August 2026.