"Where
are the falls?" That's the first question asked by many visitors and
newcomers to Klamath Falls. The query often meets with a blank expression
from local residents who aren't sure how to respond. Depending on the time
of year, that can be a tough question to answer.
The city of Klamath Falls was originally named Linkville after a short river that links two lakes on either side of the town. Community leaders decided in 1893 to change the city's name to Klamath Falls. Their idea was to "let the world know of our water power." The falls they had in mind were apparently a series of rapids in Link River, where waters from Upper Klamath Lake spilled over a natural reef that served as the lake's natural outlet.
A hydroelectric project built in 1921 significantly altered the Link River reef, virtually eliminating the rapids except during periods of high water. Today, a 1.3 mile hiking trail along Link River, maintained by Pacific Power, provides a pleasurable route for a nature hike.
Inside this brochure you'll find more information on the Link River Trail, as well as directions to several other waterfalls in the area.
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