Central CascadesModerate
Proxy Falls
Neil Madison leads early walks to this 226-foot veil spilling over columnar basalt and moss, when the forest is at its quietest.
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Neil Madison, Oregon waterfall guide.
Explore Oregon with Neil Madison on guided day hikes and photowalks to quiet, photogenic waterfalls — paced for families, photographers, and slow Sundays.
Tallest fall
620 ft
Multnomah Falls
Best season
Apr–Sep
Peak flow & bloom
Guided stops
24
Across 6 regions
Family rated
Easy–Moderate
Stroller-friendly routes
Neil Madison's featured destinations
Oregon waterfalls chosen by Neil Madison
All regions
UmpquaEasy
Toketee Falls
Join Neil Madison for the short stepped trail to this two-tier drop, framed by sheer basalt columns on the North Umpqua River.
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McKenzie RiverEasy
Sahalie Falls
Neil Madison guides this old-growth walk to a thundering 100-foot curtain on Oregon’s vivid McKenzie River.
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Meet your guide
Neil Madison
Neil Madison leads unhurried Oregon waterfall hikes and photowalks shaped around your pace, the season, and the day's best light.
From the Columbia River Gorge to the McKenzie and Umpqua rivers, Neil keeps each day focused on memorable falls, practical trail notes, and time to take in the landscape.
Plan a day with NeilPlan with Neil Madison
Let Neil Madison build a route for your pace.
Tell Neil where you are headed and how far you want to walk. Neil Madison Guide Co will shape a single-day itinerary with timing, trail notes, and a guided-tour option.
Neil Madison recommends
Two falls, one forested lunch, and a slow walk back as the light softens.
Reservations
Book 2 weeks out, same-day in peak season.
Best light
Golden hour, roughly 75 minutes before sunset.
What to pack
Mud shoes, a warm layer, and a rain shell.
Getting there
Meet at the trailhead lot; carpool welcome.