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

Portland area ride-share : Meet at the Clackamas Mall P&R (MAX Transit area) for an 8:00 a.m. departure. Trailhead departure : Meet at South Falls Lodge (park in the South Falls Parking Lot) for a 9:30 a.m. hike start. Note for drivers : A State Park Annual Pass or $5.00 day pass (kiosk for a day pass is available at the parking lot) is required to park.
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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