The name Yakso comes from the Chinook language and it means "hair of a woman". The rock wall separates the water as it falls making it resemble hair tumbling down someone's back.

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Yakso Falls Trail

1.08km

00:19

50m

Hike the easy Yakso Falls Trail in Umpqua National Forest to discover a beautiful 70-foot waterfall cascading into a turquoise pool.

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Lake In The Woods & Yakso Falls loop

2.76km

00:47

60m

Hike the easy 1.7-mile Lake In The Woods & Yakso Falls loop in Umpqua National Forest, featuring a scenic lake and a beautiful waterfall.

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Elevation 980 m

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Location: Douglas County, Oregon, United States

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