![]() ![]() Turn left on FS Road 730 (at the sign to Trail Bridge Reservoir). The trail to Tamolitch Blue Pool can be accessed from Carmen Smith Reservoir (3.3 miles north) or from McKenzie River Trailhead: Tamolitch Blue Pool (2.1 miles south).įrom McKenzie River Trailhead: Tamolitch Blue Pool:From the McKenzie River Ranger Station, take Highway 126 east 10 miles to Trail Bridge Reservoir. Only available at nearby campgrounds and day use sites Any persons who refuse to leave the closed parking area, or who refuse to identify themselves, can be subject to arrest. Any repeat violators will be issued a Violation Notice. A Forest Protection Officer will contact any unauthorized person with a vehicle that is parked in the closure area. Forest Service Road 2600-740 road off Hwy 126 and surrounding area is closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic.Mountain bikers: yield to hikers, expect congestion, and use caution through the rough, rocky terrain.Trail closed to motorized vehicles and stock.Length: From Carmen Smith Reservoir (3.3 miles) from Trailbridge Reservoir (2.1 miles).While it is a relatively short hike, the rough, rocky terrain can be challenging so sturdy, closed-toed footwear is recommended. ![]() There are no services or facilities such as garbage or restrooms so please pack-it-in pack-it-out. With the popularity of Blue Pool, please help protect this area and preserve the experience for you and for future visitors. Practice Leave No Trace Principles during your visit. While the falls are dry the majority of the time, during wet winters the river can flood over the lava bed and Tamolitch Falls will flow. ![]() The water, a chilly 37 degrees Fahrenheit (2.8 C) on average, reflects the surrounding cliffs covered with alder and evergreen trees. The river resurfaces at Tamolitch Pool at the base of dry Tamolitch Falls, seeping up to the surface through the porous lava, creating a pristine turquoise blue colored pool. Today, this rocky section of the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail from Trail Bridge Reservoir north along the McKenzie River and the stunningly clear water of the pool draw hundreds of hikers, photographers and mountain bikers.Ī lava flow from Belknap Crater 1,600 years ago buried a 3 mile (4.8 km) stretch of the McKenzie River between Carmen Reservoir and Tamolitch Falls. This cliff-rimmed basin was renamed “Tamolitch,” in 1933 by William Parke, a recreational engineer for the Willamette National Forest, inspired by the Chinook jargon word for “bucket.” Although the flow of the falls is typically only seen in spring, the pool continues to be fed by underground springs. 21.The beauty of Tamolitch Falls (also known as Blue Pool) has always made it a popular spot. No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified, and Compass expressly disclaims any liability in connection therewith. and/or other countries.Ĭorporate Responsibility, Privacy & Legal Notices: Compass is a licensed real estate broker, licensed to do business as Compass RE in Delaware, Idaho, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Tennessee, Compass Real Estate in Washington, DC, Wyoming and Idaho, Compass Realty Group in Missouri and Kansas, and Compass South Carolina LLC in South Carolina. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Terms of Service, Privacy Center, Scam Avoidance, Responsible Disclosure, Compass is an E-Verify employer, Notice for California Applicants, California COVID-19 Rules of Entry, and Your CA Privacy RightsĬOMPASS, the Compass logo, and other various trademarks, logos, designs, and slogans are the registered and unregistered trademarks of Compass, Inc. ![]()
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