Many waterfalls and swimming holes along this amazing and shaded trail. Love mossy rocks? How about lush ferns? How do you feel about cascading water? Do you enjoy dipping your feet into cold water on a hot summer day? Or how about swimming among giant redwood trees? If any of this sounds appealing you need to visit Sweet Creek Falls. We came in the middle of summer and it was the perfect way to spend an afternoon hiking, meditating, and swimming. There are 11 waterfalls ranging in size and close to 2.5 miles all together of shaded trails to explore, rustic bridges included. This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Oregon last summer. Know before you go: Parking lots at each trailhead. Super stinky bathroom located only at Homestead Trailhead. Dog friendly. And most importantly FREE! *Don't be surprised to see topless women swimming. We all have breasts and it's a beautiful thing to be free especially in a place like this. If this bothers you just look away. *Don't use Yelp directions as they'll take you to the wrong place. Use Google instead. I've reported this several times but like nearly everything I report Yelp ignores it. And Happy Earth Day! If you haven't discovered what nature can do for your soul I highly recommend getting away from the daily grind, turning your phone off, and just enjoying what places like this can do for you. It's truly magical. read more

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Awesome trail with multiple waterfalls. Trails were nice and clear of debris and branches. A few spots with bigger rocks, roots, and water. Gorgeous scenery! There are so many photo opportunities. Many different bridges along the trail allow you to walk over the water. There is a part of the trail where you have to walk through a small stream. I wasn't wearing the proper gear and didn't want wet shoes and socks, so we headed back at that point and headed towards the upper parking lot. The upper trail still had snow on the ground, and the parking area was pretty soggy. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our time here. We would love to come back again during a drier season. Highly recommend! read more

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A seriously great trail...one of my favorites and worth going out of the way to experience! The trailhead is near Mapleton, has a toilet and ample parking, and is easy to find. The trail itself is simply fabulous. It's a bit shy of 2 miles out and back, and is pure entertainment from start to finish. You travel along the creek the whole way. Around every corner is another falls, a unique tree, and a whole different scene to take in. A lot of work went into this trail...metal walkways suspended from the rocks provide one-of-a-kind over the water views. There was one tree down over the trail last weekend...and you have to walk through a minor stream at one point...but overall I think most anyone could make the trek. The trail ends with a waterfall overview which is slightly harder to reach...a little loose footing and muddy climbing, but worth the effort. I highly recommend Sweet Creek Trail, and pictures do not do it justice. A fast and easy trail with LOADS to offer! read more

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Easy hike trail beautiful water creek almost like a river with many locations where you can swim or just put feet in the water with book in hands read more

Quintessential Oregon Coastal range hike. Eleven waterfalls, we'll marked trail. Beautiful in all seasons. Get there early for parking.

Wow! What a great place. Not sure what I was expecting, but not this. The Homestead parking area was almost full when we arrived on a Saturday at 12:30. There is a (stinky) vault toilet facility available. The trail wanders through tall Douglas-fir, Alder and Big Leaf maple which provide good shade. All the while listening to the rushing water from Sweet Creek. Since there has been no rain recently, we expected the falls to be pretty dry but they weren't. I imagine they are even more striking in the spring. There is plenty of access to the water, and we wished we had worn bathing suits. We did find some cool pools to dip our toes in though. We saw several people walking through the creek rather than on the trail, and it looked like fun. The trail is pretty well maintained although there are roots and rocks to trip you. It was more crowded as late afternoon approached. Lots of families with water toys and such. Would love to come back and visit on a weekday when it is quieter. Definitely recommend! read more

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Yelp 100 Challenge 52 Now, this is a take your breath away hike! Each step you take is amazing and absolutely beautiful. It's an easy walk, with beauty all around. Most of the hike is in the shade of the tall pines surrounding the waterfalls. The moss and the ferns take on a life of their own as the sunlight dances on their leaves. We even were lucky to see a gorgeous banana slug perched on a branch. The waterfalls are a sight to behold and the fact that at every turn there's yet another, makes this hike even more special. Parking is limited in the small lot at the trailhead. I would imagine it would be more crowed on the weekends. There are rustic bathroom facilities available in the parking lot. Thankfully, cell service doesn't exist here. read more

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The trail along Sweet Creek is a popular place on the weekend for folks trying to escape the city. Parking can be hard to find, but just be courteous & patient because people are constantly coming and going. Lots of great photo ops and places to step off the trail and soak your feet. Bring the pooch cuz they'll love it to. Please pick up after them though and dispose of waste/trash at the trailhead. Several beautiful waterfalls along the way with the last one being the biggest. read more

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Beautiful short hike. Just long enough to feel like you hiked, but not so long that you feel exhausted. I think it was about 1.5 miles each way. Small inclines, a few steps. It got this pregnant girl's heart rate up a few times but didn't break a real sweat. So many places for great photo ops. And the road leading up to the trailhead is also beautiful. We went in June and it was still cool. The trail was def wet. I brought one hiking pole and appreciated that i had it. One is not needed, but if you have one, go ahead and bring it. But I'd say def bring good shoes w grip, esp during the wetter months. It was much too cold for us to get in the water this time of year. If you have very young kids, elderly, or any one else physically impaired, drive up the road some more and you will see another small parking lot and the Sweet Creek Trailhead sign. You can park there and the top of the waterfall is just a few mins walk to the viewpoint. read more

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I love this hike, it's short, a little touristy, and absolutely beautiful. I can't recommend it for bough. Be sure to stop by the Alphabit and get some water before the Hike. After the fall and spring rains this is the perfect climate for mushrooms. read more

The first and only hike I've done since moving to Oregon and it definitely set the bar high. Absolutely beautiful hiking whiling following the creek the majority of the way. Dog and family friendly hike. Saw so many doggos on the trail! hehe. My only note is that there is a section where you're walking on a man-made walkway with large holes in the ground that might be harder for dogs with smaller paws, so be aware dog owners. I am extremely out of shape and this hike was extremely easy with a high reward! There are small waterfalls along the trail and once you get to the end there's another big one! There are also many signs in the parking lot not to leave valuables in the car. When we went there was a LOT of broken glass on the floor so be weary! read more

This hike was absolutely beautiful! We found this place by picking up one of those What To Do In Oregon brochures and decided to go check it out, and we couldnt have been happier with this trail. It's a little over a 3 mile hike but not to difficult overall. It is not a paved path so people who have a hard time with uneven grounds might want to sit this one out. It also has this catwalk bolted to the side of the mountain so you are standing directly above the rushing river below you , which amazed me and terrified me at the same time. It had just been storming and the water was high and vicious and since it was only the two of us , we were very careful around the water . There were I believe about 11 different waterfalls on this hike and an abundance of wildlife. I would recommend this place for all the nature lovers out there read more

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This is one of my new favorite trails! I recommend parking at the lower parking lot and doing the complete trail to Sweet Creek Falls. There's another parking area which drastically cuts this hike down in length (great for those who can't walk or hike for very long but are still adventurous!). We loved walked along the rushing river and through the beautiful green trees. In the winter the water is very high but I guess in the summer you're actually able to cross the river. We took so many beautiful pictures and it was nice not running into too many people on the trail. We kept our dogs on the leash and they loved it, it was the perfect length of walking or our older dog. There are a couple metal grate bridges that go over the water along the river and a few areas by the river you can sit and enjoy the water. The falls themselves are beautiful and there's even a trail up to the top where you can look down on them. I'd say even beginner hikers can enjoy this trail. There are also bathrooms by the parking lot. read more

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Perfect trail for anyone. Well structured and the view around every corner is stunning.

Wonderful 1.8 mile out and back trail. Second perking area higher up for a MUCH shorter trek (Ie- to show great grandma the waterfalls). The lower parking lot is paved and has a bathroom. The trail is beautiful with several bridges and in numerable waterfalls. Every 50 feet felt like a new photo opportunity. We had a wonderful time. Elevation gain is about 160 feet and is mostly uphill going one way and downhill coming back. read more

Ridiculously awesome. I guess if I had to find one imperfection, it would be that the *constant* beauty is strangely difficult to photograph (it's kind of the opposite of the epic Silver Falls State Park in that way)... but otherwise, it's an exceptionally simple & tranquil place to meander around. P.S. If you happen to get the urge to hump someone against a certain bench alongside the path, it probably won't be quite as hot as it might seem in your mind ;) read more

Sweet creek trail - Hiking Near Me - Mapleton, Oregon

This place just became my most favorite hike of all time! Easy to moderate forested trial. Dog friendly. Lots of wildlife from snakes, birds, chipmunks, lizards and fish. DOZENS of waterfalls! Fern/moss wall heaven! Mostly shaded with some people. Mosquitos were also not an issue. Catwalk along the mountain side was just scary enough to be exciting but not "turn around" scary, of course depending on your fear of heights. Almost wish the trail was harder to keep more people away! Doable for kids as well. Bathroom also located at the start of trail. read more

Sweet creek trail - Hiking Near Me - Mapleton, Oregon

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Great hike for all ages, great views and lots of little falls along the way to the big fall at the end. definitely worth going to the upper viewpoint at trails end. DON'T MISS THE DINOSOUR! read more

Sweet creek trail - Rock Garden @ Sweet Creek Falls - Hiking Near Me - Mapleton, Oregon

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A beautiful trail that is filled with numerous waterfalls along the path. Some that you can swim in or just enjoy by climbing down off the path that is well maintained. read more

My friend and I decided to do this hike during our road trip down the Oregon coast. We wanted to find a hike with a waterfall, which is how we stumbled across Sweet Creek Trail! So we took a bit of a detour off the 101 and to go on this hike. On the drive there, we caught a glimpse of Mapleton, OR - such a cute and small town that I wish I would have spend more time at. The rest of the drive to the trail head was absolutely gorgeous! We didn't mind the drive because it was so lush and green. Because we were here on Labor Day weekend, we expected more of a crowd, but there was only one other car in the parking lot. In the lot, there is an outhouse, which can definitely come in handy because at this point, we were in the middle of nowhere. The hike itself is very easy and not too long, definitely a good one for beginners. This hike was just SO beautiful and green - I was pretty much in awe the whole time. There is a creek that runs next to you during the whole hike, and when you reach the end, you come to a waterfall that runs into a large pool of water, and since there was no one else around, we jumped in! Super fun experience with a beautiful view - I'd definitely recommend this place! read more

While visiting Oregon, a friend recommended we check out Sweet Creek Trail. We wanted to go on a hike after the long drive up, and also be near waterfalls, and we got what we desired at this little gem of a spot. Sweet Creek is absolutely GORGEOUS! Beautiful hiking trail that wasn't challenging at all...the real challenge was the heat. It was near 100 degrees the day we visited. Most of the hike is shaded well though, and there are waterfalls flowing the whole way up until you reach the top, so you can jump in and cool off anytime. The hike itself is not very long...maybe 2-3 miles total, there and back. The pool at the end of the hike was full of people, and there were lots of people swimming in random spots as we wandered up the trail. We found a spot on our way back to the parking lot and it was perfect and not crowded at all. Slippery rocks and heavy flowing water didn't stop us from attempting to get as close to those waterfalls as possible. And that we did. The dip in the freezing cold waters really hit the spot after hiking in the heat. We didn't mind the near hypothermia experience because it was just so darn beautiful, and coming from California, we do not have a ton of waterfalls to enjoy like in Oregon. This place was really a treat to explore and I'm so glad we checked it out. I would love to go back someday. **Tips** -There were signs about folks getting their cars broken into here, so bring your phone and wallet with you, at the very least. I usually lock stuff in the car and just bring my key, but it's better to be on the safe side and bring important belongings along with you. -Go to the top of the falls when you reach the end. It's a super short trek to the very top and it's soooo worth it. -Bring a towel and pair of water shoes if you have them and plan to go swimming. We were barefoot and juggling shoes/socks while crossing water to get to our hang out spot, and I would have liked to have had my waterproof shoes with me. read more

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This was a magical hike. It is a must see adventure for anybody in the area. Hike is short but beautiful.

Gorgeous hike. If you are looking for a scenic, easy hike, this is the one for you. Even the drive to the trailhead is beautiful. From the trailhead it was a mile in and a mile hike out. It was definitely an easy hike and perfect for kids. There are lots of little spots to stop and enjoy the little waterfalls and hop on rocks. This was a great hike for my family. read more

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It's an easy hike to this beautiful waterfall, the hike is a .9 miles (less than a mile) to the falls, with lots of beauty along the way. If you like nature, hiking, and waterfalls, I would highly recommend heading out for a hike to see Sweet Creek Falls! read more

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Amazing, easy trail with more than 10 picturesque waterfalls. Great for families. Lots of little pools where kids can explore and splash in relative safety. The only downside was all the bugs! Especially the huge biting flies. So bring bug spray! read more

This place was beautiful, autumn colors contrasting with greenery of the moss and ferns. The hike is very easy and trail is well maintained. Many small unique water falls to catch your eye. Lots of spots for photos opts. The drive into area is also quite lovely. read more

This has to be the most beautiful hike i've ever taken. Make sure you bring a camera with you! The springtime is best here after the winter rains and snow, as the water will be at it's fullest. Everything is so green and lush. read more