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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
Silver Falls State Park is known as the crown jewel of Oregon State Parks, thanks to its magnificent cluster of large waterfalls. While we do not want to slow down the pace too much and get cold, we will definitely pause for photos!
| 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 |
