Overview

Hype:

A spring-fed creek tumbles over a glacier-carved cliff and drops 100 feet over a series of ledges. In summer, wildflowers flourish in the cascade’s spray.

Time:

Fees: Entrance Fee

Recommended Ages:

0-3
4-11
12-19
20-49
50-69
70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

Jan
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Features:
  • No Drinking Water
  • Waterfalls
  • Road Access is Paved
  • Access Road is 2WD Accessible
  • Viewpoint, Overlooks, Vistas
  • Wildflowers and Vegitation
  • Wildlife and Birding

Getting There

Navigate to 42.884222, -122.099284.

Look for this cascading waterfall between Phantom Ship Overlook and Park Headquarters.

Location

Closest City or Region: Crater Lake National Park, Oregon

Coordinates: 42.884222, -122.099284

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July 23, 2018 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Madilyn Dye, Cooper Dye,

Story

We visited Vidae Falls during our trip to Crater Lake National Park. After we drove off, we realized that there was an upper waterfall not visible from the pullout.

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