Toketee Falls in southern Oregon can be viewed from a platform after a 0.4-mile hike. Vickie Connor/The Oregonian This 0.8-mile roundtrip hike is short, yet steep with several sets of stairs.

Urness is the author of “ Best Hikes with Kids: Oregon ” and “ Hiking Southern Oregon.” He can be reached at [email protected] or (503) 399-6801. Find him on X at @ZachsORoutdoors.

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