Silver Falls State Park is the crown jewel of the Oregon State Parks system, being both Oregon's largest State Park (9,000 acres) and boasting one of America's most impressive waterfall day-hikes. There are no less than ten falls on this 8.7-mile loop (which can be reduced via two cutoff trails), and most of them are flat-out gorgeous. Most folks will handle the rolling elevation, with about 1,300 feet of total accumulation, in three to five hours. Unless it's a foul-weather day in the middle of a week in winter, count on seeing plenty of other visitors on the trail.

Activity Notes

Join the Queerzamas for a cool winter hike at SilverFalls doing the Trail of Ten Falls! This is a gorgeous hike with at least 10 waterfalls, but during this time of year we may even see more and the ones that are always there (North falls in particular) will be extra stunning!

This is a moderately paced hike targeting 1.5-2 mph. The trail is roughly 6.75 miles and has a gain of about 650’. We will be starting at the North Falls Trailhead.

We will be meeting at the MMC at 8:15 am, and returning by roughly 4pm.

During Queerzamas hikes, we are committed to cultivating a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all participants. We proudly affirm that this course is LGBTQ+ friendly and supportive, welcoming individuals of all gender identities and sexual orientations. We honor and respect each person's pronouns. Additionally, we strive to create a positive and supportive space that embraces diversity in all its forms. Regardless of race, age, gender, or life background, everyone is valued and respected here. It's our expectation that every applicant and accepted student will actively contribute to maintaining this safe and inclusive environment. Anticipate engaging in respectful dialogue and offering mutual support as we collectively strive for a positive and enriching hiking experience. 

Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 55 miles
Driving Time from Portland 1 hours
Distance - Round Trip 8 miles
Expected Duration Car to car in one day
Interesting Features Waterfalls
Awards Qualified Waterfall Award
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