Sweet Creek Falls

Area	Oregon Coast - Central
Best time to visit	Early April for the pink fawn lily
Blooming Now	YES
Elevation	150-200 feet
	WILDFLOWER SEARCH
	Hike information - Oregon Hikers Field Guide
Dogs	Allowed, but must be kept on leash AT ALL TIMES.
	*Northwest Forest Pass required!*

NOTE: The blue marker indicates the trailhead.

Description

Sweet Creek Falls trail is a wonderful place to see early spring wildflowers, most notably pink fawn lilies (Erythronium revolutum).

Directions

Drive to Mapleton, which is about 15 miles east of Florence or 46 miles west of Eugene. From Mapleton, drive east on Highway 126. Immediately after crossing the bridge over the Siuslaw River, turn right (south) onto Sweet Creek Road. Follow Sweet Creek Road for 10.3 miles. The trailhead is on your right.

Trip Reports

Date	Submitted by
Reports from previous years
04/01/2024	Greg Lief
04/23/2023	Greg Lief
03/20/2016	Margie DeMoss
04/05/2011	Bob Keller
03/10/2009	Bob Keller

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