• Molalla River Day-Use Site 4 offers a great escape from a summer heat
• This is secluded deep swimming spot for experienced swimmers
Located 3 miles south of the Glen Avon Bridge, Molalla River Day-Use Site 4 is a great escape from the summer heat. This site is one of many places along the scenic route of the Molalla River Recreation Corridor.
The scenic undeveloped site with a beautiful swimming hole is easily accessible by a well-maintained trail at the turnout on South Molalla Forest Road.
The river banks are composed of pebbles and rock formations that partially line the large pool with beautiful clear green water. The hole is deep making this spot great for swimming and jumping from the flat underwater ledges. You should be careful if the river runs high and the current is fast. Moderate and advanced swimming skills are required. There are shallow spots for children.
The Molalla River Trail System combines 25 miles of trails of different levels of difficulty and is designated for mountain bikers, equestrians, and hikers.
Camping and fires are prohibited in the Molalla River Day Use Site 4. Camping, picnic sites, restrooms, and drinking water are available at campgrounds and recreation areas nearby.
There is no garbage service on this site. You should pack and carry out all your trash before leaving.
Other Molalla River Recreation Corridor Sites
Molalla River Day-Use Site 4 | General Description
Open: Year-round
Managed by: BLM
Location: Molalla River Recreation Area
Services: None
Activities: Swimming, fishing, hiking
Distance from the parking: Short
Road access: Any passenger vehicle
Day-use fees: None
Popularity: Light to moderate
Accommodations: No camping
Affordable vacation rentals for short and long term stay at Salem
Elevation: 680 ft (207 m)
Molalla River Day-Use Site 4 is located:
- 10 miles southeast of Molalla
- 38 miles east of Salem
- 46 miles southeast of Portland.
Directions to Day-Use Site 4
From I-5,
- Take exit-271 for OR-214, and turn right onto OR-214 toward Woodburn
- Head east along OR-211 then continue E Main Street in Molalla to Mathias Road
- Turn right onto Mathias Road and follow to S Feyrer Park Road
- Turn left onto S Feyrer Park Road and continue to S Dickey Prairie Road
- Turn right and drive to Glen Avon Bridge
- Cross the bridge and continue for about 3 miles to the destination on the left.
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