Memaloose Falls is a waterfall on Memaloose Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon, in the Cascades region, with a total height of about 80 feet. It lies about 8.9 miles southeast of Estacada and roughly 23.8 miles southeast of Gresham as the crow flies.
At 80 feet it is taller than the typical Oregon waterfall of about 54 feet, ranking 140th of 425 with a recorded height. The tallest single drop is 45 feet.
The Cascades are a high volcanic range of snow-capped peaks, deep glacial valleys and dense conifer forest of Douglas fir, western hemlock and true firs, with abundant rain and snow on the western slopes. Basalt cliffs and lava flows give the region one of the highest concentrations of waterfalls in the country. Memaloose Creek carries 2 recorded waterfalls, and Memaloose Falls is the tallest of them.
There are 117 recorded waterfalls in Clackamas County. Clackamas Falls, is under a mile away. Lower Clackamas Falls, is under a mile away. Middle Clackamas Falls, is under a mile away.
Memaloose Falls is located at 45.1867° N, 122.2236° W. The listing is based on the World Waterfall Database, one of the sources compiled by the U.S. Geological Survey in its inventory of waterfalls and rapids of the conterminous United States. The creek name is confirmed against the federal Geographic Names Information System. The exact position has not yet been verified on aerial imagery, so treat the map pin as approximate. Details on trails, parking and access have not been documented for this waterfall yet.