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

We'll be hiking a loop around the Trail of Ten Falls starting at the North Canyon Trailhead.  Expect to hike 9-10 miles with ~1200' eg.  There's a cafe at the South Lodge where we'll stop for lunch if you'd like to purchase a sandwich or a cup of coffee.  Plenty of photo ops and beautiful waterfalls.  Oregon State Parks are free for Veteran's Day, no pass needed.  Cell service is spotty to nonexistent in the canyon, better along the rim.  Restrooms at trailhead and South Lodge. 

Trailhead: North Canyon, Silver Falls State Park

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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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