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TOKETEE FALLS -- The Umpqua National Forest has closed the popular Toketee Falls hiking trail because a boulder crashed through a bridge that connects the trail with a viewing deck at the end.
The 0.4-mile trail's last segment is a long deck the Forest Service built along a steep slope to the waterfalls' most optimal viewing point.
The crash occurred Thursday about 200 feet before the viewing deck. It took out a 20-foot section of a bridge, leaving boards and railings scattered beneath it. A hiker reported the crash to Diamond Lake Ranger District officials at about 5 p.m. after hiking to the falls and coming upon the crash.
The Forest Service will assess the damage to the railings, trail path and steps to determine how to best reopen the trail. Officials say they don't expect a quick reopening of the trail.
Recreation officer John Sloan encourages hikers to visit other popular waterfalls instead along the North Umpqua River, such as Watson Falls, Yakso Falls and Fall Creek Falls.
Information: 672-6601.
The 0.4-mile trail's last segment is a long deck the Forest Service built along a steep slope to the waterfalls' most optimal viewing point.
The crash occurred Thursday about 200 feet before the viewing deck. It took out a 20-foot section of a bridge, leaving boards and railings scattered beneath it. A hiker reported the crash to Diamond Lake Ranger District officials at about 5 p.m. after hiking to the falls and coming upon the crash.
The Forest Service will assess the damage to the railings, trail path and steps to determine how to best reopen the trail. Officials say they don't expect a quick reopening of the trail.
Recreation officer John Sloan encourages hikers to visit other popular waterfalls instead along the North Umpqua River, such as Watson Falls, Yakso Falls and Fall Creek Falls.
Information: 672-6601.
