08/19/2026
And the Winner of the "Where in the World is Tee?" Is Roxy Cermak. Many of you guessed the right place. Cedar Mills Falls. See comments for more pictures.
Cedar Mill Falls is a hidden, 15-foot urban waterfall located in the Cedar Mill neighborhood near Portland and Beaverton, Oregon. Geologically unique, the waterfall flows directly over the edge of the historic Elk Point basalt lava flow. It is highly accessible via a short, ADA-compliant wooden boardwalk—the Sue Conger Boardwalk—which leads to an elevated viewing platform directly overlooking the rushing water.
Key Highlights & Features
• Urban Oasis: Tucked away right next to a residential neighborhood, providing a peaceful escape with a high volume of water, especially during the rainy winter and spring seasons.
• Historic Proximity: The falls sit directly adjacent to the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District's (THPRD) historic John Quincy Adams Young House.
• Trail Connections: The viewing platform links directly into the Cedar Mill Creek Greenway and the 3.5-mile Johnson Creek Trail and Cedar Mill Creek Greenway loop, a paved, dog-friendly neighborhood perimeter trail.
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How to Access & Park
Because it is situated in a developed suburban area, there is no dedicated park parking lot right at the falls, but it is incredibly easy to visit:
• The Quick Walk: Park at the northeast corner of the Cedar Mill Bible Church parking lot. From there, it is an easy 0.2-mile walk past the historic JQAY house to the boardwalk.
• The Coffee Stroll: Park at Insomnia Coffee Co. at Timberland Town Center and enjoy a casual 0.4-mile walk down the paved path to the falls with a drink in hand. Footpaths: While the boardwalk offers a safe, level viewing area, a steep, unofficial dirt path branches off toward the base of the creek for a lower vantage point (exercise extreme caution after heavy rains when currents are strong)
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