Sweet Creek Hike Near Mapleton, Oregon

Sweet Creek flows through a lush forest in Western Oregon (Mike Cavaroc)

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The Sweet Creek Trail begins just outside of a small community called Mapleton, Oregon. I hiked it with my aunt on the way out of Eugene heading toward the Oregon coast. It’s a great representation of the Pacific Northwest and lush, old growth forests that are found all over Oregon. The hike goes up for one mile before reaching a small waterfall that naturally varies with the seasons. Given that it was fall there wasn’t too much force behind it, however it can change dramatically in the spring.

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Posted on November 12, 2009.
Posted in Landscape. Tags: Fall Leaves, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Water.
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http://twitter.com/BecThomasPhoto BecThomas

That looks like a fabulous place to hike!
http://www.cavaroc.com Mike Cavaroc

It definitely is! I'd highly recommend it if you're ever in the area. Thanks for the comment!
http://www.dennispeaseteam.com/ Dennis Pease

We've hiked it several times and it is so beuatiful anytime you the year. You captured a great photo here, this is actually cooler the the falls.
http://www.cavaroc.com Mike Cavaroc

Thanks Dennis! I'm sure if I'm ever back in the area I'll be doing the hike again no matter what time of year.
http://www.cavaroc.com Mike Cavaroc

Thanks Dennis! I'm sure if I'm ever back in the area I'll be doing the hike again no matter what time of year.

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