Just upstream from Jawbone Flats—which we promise isn't the name of a new country
band—lies Opal Pool, an emerald wonder of the Willamette National Forest. It sits at the foot
of Opal Creek which stretches about three miles long, an average hike for most. Opal Pool is
considered one of Oregon's most scenic swimming spots because of its sparkling jewel-toned
water, 500-year-old trees, nearby abandoned ruins and active wildlife. The Willamette Na-
tional Forest has a rich history as an old mining area and today is considered to be the most
diverse and productive throughout the National Forest System.
OPAL POOL
WILLAMETTE NATIONAL FOREST, OREGON
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