SECRET WATERFALL

VORTEX FIELD AND DIMENSIONAL DOORWAY

What You'll Experience:
The Secret Waterfall is truly a magical place. It does not show up on the maps, it has no name, and until we began taking people to it, it was virtually unknown even by people who had lived in the area all of their lives. In the spring, the profusion of wildflowers covering the rocky meadows surrounding the falls is so great that it is oftentimes difficult to find a spot to step to avoid the flowers. Because year-around natural springs feed the meadows, the well-watered wildflowers at this location remain further into the summer than any other location we visit.

Wildflowers at Secret Waterfall

This tour begins in the Ashland Albertson's parking lot at 11:00 AM and includes a vegetarian box lunch. We will pool rides and take a 50 minute road trip up into the mountains to the parking area deep in the forest for the Secret Waterfall. The walk from the parking area to the falls is a little over ½ mile and a very easy almost level walk. If you are planning on being a driver, some of the travel is over unmaintained Forest Service dirt roads with potholes.

Once to the falls there are many level areas to sit and enjoy lunch an enchanted lunch in the pure mountain air with the musical sound of the waterfall nearby.

After lunch those who wish to participate, will form a hand-held circle and harmonize the notes of the Lanaka, a group energy balancing exercise that takes just a few minutes, but combined with being within the Vortex of the waterfall is highly energizing.

Top of Secret Waterfall Vortex

Secret Waterfall Vortex

After the Lanaka, those over 16 years, who are fit and prepared with good-fitting, lug sole hiking boots, may descend down a rope into the waterfall canyon. Standing next to the waterfall pool you will feel the full and majestic power of this amazingly powerful positive energy Vortex. Because of the danger from the steep, wet and slippery canyon walls, and the necessity of one-on-one guiding, only one person can be in the canyon with the guide at a time. Those remaining above or waiting to descend into the canyon will be free to explore the immediate area. Adults and teenagers 16yrs.+ please stay 10 feet from the edges of cliffs. Children need to remain at least 20 feet from cliff edges and with a parent at all times.

Immediately after you reach the canyon floor you will be next to the unique moss wall Dimensional Doorway. Take a moment to walk along this miracle wall of nature which rises 40 feet up and spreads 30 feet across. Because the canyon is in the shadows for most of the day and the natural springs in the meadows above continue to run water down the cliff face all year, the moss remains moist, green and vibrant even during the hottest, driest part of summer.

Moss Wall Dimensional Doorway

Drive & Hiking Time: 50 minutes to trailhead, 15 minutes to waterfall.

Total Time: 4-5 hours.

Total Hiking Distance: A little over 1 mile round trip.

Season: Mid-June – early October. Possible cancellations due to weather in early spring and late fall.

Sanitation: It's a good idea to take care of business before we get on the road as there are no facilities of any kind at any place on this tour, other than behind a tree.

Hazards: Falling off cliff (adults stay at least 10 feet from cliff edges, children 20 feet). As always be alert for wild animals including bear and cougar.

Tour Departs: 11AM from Albertson's parking lot, Ashland, OR

Bring Required for top of falls only:

Bring Required for those descending into canyon:

Bring Recommended:     Also, during spring and fall it's wise to have rain gear for passing showers.

Challenge: Very easy hike. Optional Canyon Descent is trecherous and requires partipants to be in good shape, with adequate upper body strength to descend and ascend a steep canyon wall using a rope.

Hiking Length: From parking area, 1.2 miles round trip.

Hiking time: 15 minutes one way.

Elevation Gain: negligible.

Age Requirement: Suitable for children age 12 and up with very close parent supervision at all times.

Tour Price: $89