The trailhead to Steelhead Falls.
The well-maintained trail leading down to the river valley is full of sagebrush and juniper trees.
Steelhead falls is just a half mile from the parking area.
Basin sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) is abundant along the trail.
The first views of the Deschutes River.
Rock formations along the trail.
The Deschutes River Valley.
The Deschutes River Valley.
The Deschutes River Valley.
Notice the remains of the old fish ladder at the base of the tree.
Railings ease the path down to the viewing and cliff jumping area.
The view of 20-foot Steelhead Falls.
Steelhead Falls.
Steelhead Falls with its western juniper (Juniperus occidentalis) guardian.
3...2...1...Jump! This is the cliff jumping location.
The river quiets down after the falls.
If it's sunny, you just might catch a rainbow in the waterfall spray.