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Moon Falls
Moon Falls is a hike waterfall outing near Cottage Grove in Willamette Valley. This guide rates the visit easy and collects the practical information available for planning responsibly.
- DifficultyEasy
- AccessHike
- Round trip1 mi
- Nearest townCottage Grove
The place
Why Moon Falls is worth the stop
Moon Falls is a public waterfall destination near Cottage Grove, set in the Coast Range foothills beyond Cottage Grove. The visit is best understood as a 1-mile round-trip hike rather than a stop measured only by waterfall height.
What the experience feels like
Expect 1-mile round-trip hike with a easy difficulty rating. Conditions can change quickly, so check the official source before the drive.
Visit details
Plan your trip
- Waterfall status
- Natural waterfall
- Public access
- Public destination; verify current alerts before travel
- Region
- Willamette Valley
- County
- Lane
- Nearest town
- Cottage Grove
- Access type
- Hike
- Round-trip distance
- 1 mi
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Parking
- Use the signed public trailhead or day-use area
- Road conditions
- Gravel forest roads; verify seasonal access
Trailhead and parking
Start at the documented public access point
Coordinates: 43.685000, -122.729000
The coordinates identify the documented public parking area or trailhead—not an off-trail waterfall location. Download directions before leaving cell service.
No star ratings
Why this is rated easy
The easy rating reflects the documented hike access and approximately 1 mi round trip. Surfaces, weather, crowds, and seasonal closures can still create challenges.
EasyMinimal distance or straightforward developed access.
ModerateMore mileage, uneven terrain, or conditions requiring preparation.
HardLong, remote, exposed, or otherwise consequential travel.
Difficulty is a planning aid, not a guarantee. Snow, ice, heat, high water, trail damage, and individual ability can change the experience substantially.
Protect the place
Leave No Trace at Moon Falls
Waterfall corridors are easily damaged by shortcuts, litter, contaminated water, and crowding. Keep your visit on the durable, legal route and leave the site ready for the next person.
- Stay on the signed trail, use established viewpoints, and respect every closure.
- Pack out food scraps, dog waste, toilet paper, and everything else you bring.
- Leave rocks, plants, wood, and historic features where they are.
- Keep soap, food, and sunscreen out of streams, and give wildlife and other visitors room.
Independent local picks
Eat and stay near Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove is the practical service base before the forest-road drive. These are editorial suggestions, not paid placements.
Best Western Cottage Grove Inn
A dependable in-town stay with quick access to fuel, food, and the Row River corridor.
View current hours, reviews, and locationRecommendations were editorially reviewed in August 2026. Businesses, quality, hours, prices, and availability can change; confirm current details before relying on a stop.
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