Upper Helion Creek Falls is one of the recorded waterfalls on Helion Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon, in the Cascades region. It lies about 11.5 miles southeast of Estacada and roughly 26 miles southeast of Gresham as the crow flies.
No height measurement has been recorded for it yet.
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. Helion Creek carries 4 recorded waterfalls along its course.
There are 117 recorded waterfalls in Clackamas County. Helion Creek Falls, is under a mile away. Middle Helion Creek Falls, is under a mile away. Lower Helion Creek Falls, is under a mile away.
Upper Helion Creek Falls is located at 45.1700° N, 122.1689° 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.