Tumalo Creek and Falls

In the mountain country west of Bend, OR is Tumalo Creek.  It races out of the snowfields, hurrying to the lower lands where it jogs on its way.

Along the Creek is a trail.  It rose with the creek, bringing me into snow country in mid-May.

After a mile, the trail comes to a rock outcrop perhaps 100 feet or so above the creek.  In front of me was a two stage waterfall.

The real gem of this day, though, is Tumalo Falls, a perfectly formed fan of water.  From the trail, I could peek through the trees to see its upper part.

From a viewpoint next to the parking lot, it is delightful.