Pup Creek Waterfall
Pup Creek Waterfall, nestled within the Mount Hood National Forest near Estacada, Oregon, is a striking 70-foot cascade that tumbles into a mossy, fern-lined gorge. Accessible via a moderately challenging 7.8-mile round-trip hike along the Clackamas River Trail, this secluded waterfall rewards photographers with a tranquil and immersive forest setting. The trail itself offers numerous photo opportunities, including river views, old-growth trees, and seasonal wildflowers. The waterfall is especially photogenic in the spring and early summer when water flow is strongest, and the surrounding greenery is at its peak. Best visited in the early morning or late afternoon for soft lighting, Pup Creek Waterfall is a rewarding destination for nature and landscape photography in Oregon’s wild backcountry. (Estacada, Oregon, USA)
