The Trail of Ten Falls is a 7.8-mile loop in Silver Falls State Park that is considered the best waterfall hike in all of Oregon.
Silver Falls is recognized as the “crown jewel’ of the Oregon State Parks system. Within this beautiful forest, hikers will discover ten breathtaking waterfalls along the Trail of Ten Falls.
The hike weaves through dense rainforest wilderness alongside creeks within the canyon. Along the way, visitors will discover a mist-shrouded forest of towering Douglas fir, verdant ferns, lichen, and moss, as they pass by a series of majestic waterfalls.
It is easy to see why it ranks amongst the top attractions on the ultimate guide to things to do in Oregon. Of the ten waterfalls you’ll encounter, five of them are over 100 feet tall and four have natural paths that provide unique views from behind the curtain.
Be sure you pack waterproof clothing, as you’re likely to get wet!
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🌲 About Silver Falls State Park: Overview
Established in 1933, Silver Falls State Park is the largest state park in Oregon, encompassing more than 9,000 acres. Each year this spectacular park receives over 1.1 million visitors.
While it did not make the official 7 Wonders of Oregon list, the size and endless beauty of Silver Falls earned it a spot on the honorable mentions list for the most beautiful natural places in the state.
Waterfall chasers will recognize several of the cascades located along the Trail of Ten Falls featured on the list of the top-rated Waterfalls in Oregon. This is a big recognition when you consider that Oregon has more waterfalls than any other state in the US.
On top of this, its close proximity to Portland makes for an easy day trip to Silver Falls.
While there are several hikes in Silver Falls State Park, the 7.8-mile Trail of Ten Falls loop is the ultimate hike for waterfall viewing.
Designated a National Recreation Trail, the trail will have you traversing through a lush rainforest past 10 picturesque waterfalls.
It is also one of the few places in the state that even allows you to walk behind some of the waterfalls (another being Ponytail Falls in the Columbia River Gorge).
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🧐 Quick Info About Trail of Ten Falls Hike
There are ten waterfalls along the 7.8-mile Trail of Ten Falls in Silver Falls State Park. The hike takes most visitors 2-6 hours to complete.
- Trail of 10 Falls Hiking Distance: 7.8 miles for the entire loop trail.
- Type of Trail: Loop
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Time to Complete: 2-6 hours
- Location: Silver Falls State Park, Oregon
- Fees: $5 parking fee
- Elevation Gain: 1300 feet
- Waterfalls Visited: South Falls, Lower South Falls, Lower North Falls, Double Falls, Middle North Falls, Drake Falls, Winter Falls, Twin Falls, North Falls and Upper North Falls
If you’re interested in seeing our favorite images or ordering prints, you can find them in our SILVER FALLS PHOTO GALLERY.
🧭 Map of Silver Falls State Park
Official Map of Trail of Ten Falls
Below is the official park map. You can find a downloadable version of this map on the Silver Falls website.
Interactive Google Map of Silver Falls State Park
We’ve also put together an interactive Google Map of Silver Falls. This map features all of the waterfalls, trailheads, and accommodation options we mention within this blog post, as well as driving directions from Portland and Eugene.
Click here or on the image below to open the map in a new tab.
You will also find maps for each of the trail routes further down this blog post in the corresponding section. These show the detailed walking routes for Trail of Ten Falls and other alternative routes.
🚗 Getting to Silver Falls State Park
Silver Falls State Park is located on Highway 214 near Silverton, about 25 miles (40km) southeast of Salem and 55 miles (88km) south of Portland.
There are four trailheads and parking lots for Silver Falls, each of which will be covered in the hiking section further on in this guide:
- South Falls Day Use Area
- North Canyon Day Use Area
- North Falls Trailhead
- Winter Falls Trailhead
The South Falls Day Use Area has the most ample parking and facilities, including restrooms, water fountains, a cafe, and the lodge.
At the end of July 2023, the new North Canyon Day Use Area and trailhead were opened. This provides a new parking lot with space for 59 vehicles and an ADA-accessible bathroom.
Additionally, there is a new 1-mile, ADA-compliant trail to a viewpoint of North Falls. From here, you can also connect to the Canyon Trail and Trail of Ten Falls. Finally, it also provides access to the children’s Nature Play Area.
There is also limited parking at both the North Falls and Winter Falls trailheads.
Day Trip to Silver Falls from Portland
If you don’t have access to a vehicle, then booking a day trip to Silver Falls from Portland is a great option.
You can even combine it with a visit to local wineries in the afternoon for the ultimate day out!
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🌊The Waterfalls Along the Trail of Ten Falls
Before getting into a detailed description of the Trail of Ten Falls hike, we’ll first detail each of the waterfalls you’ll encounter.
Hopefully, this will be useful in helping you decide which waterfalls you’re most interested in seeing and whether you should do the entire 7.8-mile loop or hike one of the shorter trails to the ones you find most interesting.
1. South Falls
At a mighty 177ft tall, South Falls is the highest waterfall in Silver Falls State Park and, arguably, the most impressive.
Due to its ease of access, South Falls is the most popular waterfall in the park and if you’re in a hurry you can visit just this waterfall as an easy 1-mile loop.
You will first catch sight of this majestic single drop cascade from an upper viewpoint just a quarter-mile from the trailhead at South Falls Day Use Area.
From here, weave your way down along the path to walk behind the waterfall where you can, quite literally, soak in the views! You are likely to get at least a little wet from the spray behind the waterfall, but it’s an exhilarating experience.
The views of this Oregon icon continue as you follow the Canyon Trail out the other side down to a small scenic bridge.
You can cross this bridge to complete the 1-mile loop or continue on to Lower South Falls. Either way, it’s worth at least walking onto the bridge to look up at and appreciate the scale of this towering waterfall.
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COMPLETE GUIDE TO SOUTH FALLS
2. Lower South Falls
The Trail of Ten Falls continues downstream along the Canyon Trail, passing moss-laden trees and verdant ferns.
After less than a mile you will reach Lower South Falls via switchbacking stairs, the second of the two waterfalls along the South Fork of Silver Creek. The falls pour out from a V-shape cut into the basalt rock face and tumble 93ft down onto the rocks below.
The path takes you behind Lower South Falls and is narrower than that of the other three waterfalls you can walk behind, with a stone wall bordering the trails.
Its wide rectangular shape provides a cascading curtain of water just out of arms reach, creating a different but equally awe-inspiring experience from that of South Falls.
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3. Lower North Falls
The Canyon Trail continues on to the North Fork of Silver Creek, where the next waterfall you’ll encounter is Lower North Falls.
Of the four waterfalls that bear the “North Falls” name, Lower North Falls is the least impressive.
With that said, it is still a beautiful waterfall, nestled into lush vegetation and with fallen trees to add further interest.
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COMPLETE GUIDE TO LOWER NORTH FALLS
4. Double Falls
Accessed by a short 0.1-mile spur trail before the footbridge over Hult Creek is the tallest of the waterfalls in Silver Falls State Park; Double Falls.
I know, we said South Falls was. However, the total height of a waterfall takes into account the sum of all its tiers.
Therefore, although Double Falls’ tallest drop is only 141ft, its total drop height is 184ft, making it technically the highest waterfall… although, personally, this seems like cheating.
All that aside, Double Falls remains a beautiful and impressive waterfall during the rainy months of winter and spring.
As it is a seasonal waterfall, its volume is often reduced down to a trickle in summer months and occasionally dries up completely. Considering its short hike distance from the main trail, it is well worth checking out as you pass.
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5. Drake Falls
At 27ft tall, Drake Falls is the shortest of the waterfalls in Silver Falls State Park and one of the more underwhelming of all of the falls.
Additionally, views of these sloping falls are limited to a small viewing deck and are partially obscured by trees.
Fortunately, visiting this waterfall requires no detour if completing the Trail of Ten Falls. Therefore, you may as well take a quick look at it is as you pass!
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6. Middle North Falls
As one of the four waterfalls that you can walk behind, Middle North Falls is possibly the most fun!
We visited after heavy rain and the thunderous falls poured a torrent of water, which loudly echoed behind the falls.
The trail behind the waterfall has no railing and dead-ends on the other side, having been constructed just to provide better views of the falls.
Despite being much shorter than South Falls at 106ft tall, it was perhaps our favorite of the waterfalls along the Trail of Ten Falls (taking joint first place with North Falls).
It is worth noting that the flow of Middle North Falls varies throughout the year. During the summer the width can be reduced to a narrow 5ft column. In rainier months, it can reach a mighty 60ft wide!
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7. Twin Falls
If completing the entire Trail of Ten Falls, you will bypass Winter Trail and continue along the Canyon Trail to Twin Falls.
It is certainly among the least impressive waterfalls in Silver Falls State Park, but it is on the way to North Falls and requires no detour so it’s best to think of it as a bonus falls.
When water levels are high, North Silver Creek splits into two streams that cascade over the angled basalt ledge. It is this appearance that has earned it the name Twin Falls.
Unfortunately, similarly to Drake Falls, views of Twin Falls are limited.
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8. North Falls
Plunging 136ft over its overhanging lip, North Falls is one of the most magnificent waterfalls in the park.
We loved North Falls so much that it’s in joint first place for our favorite waterfall in Silver Falls State Park (alongside Middle North Falls)!
Located along the Canyon Trail, North Falls is less than a one-mile hike from the North Falls trailhead, making it one of the easiest to access as well. It is also the only waterfall visible from the parking lot.
Due to its overhanging geology, it is one of the waterfalls that it’s possible to walk behind. The trail opens up behind the falls to a huge chamber where there’s even a bench to take a minute and just enjoy the moment.
The enormity of this cavern echoes the crashing of the falls, amplifying the sound and power of the water.
Because the trail is so far from the waterfall, it is also the only one you can walk under without likely getting wet! It is easily one of the best experiences in the Pacific Northwest.
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COMPLETE GUIDE TO NORTH FALLS
9. Upper North Falls
Located 0.3 miles from the North Falls trailhead, Upper North Falls is the only waterfall in the park that is not on a trail loop.
It is also one of the few waterfalls in Silver Falls State Park that you can stand at the base of.
Tumbling 65ft in a broad curtain, the waterfall can be almost as wide as it is tall during the rainy season.
Despite its beauty, it is often overlooked by visitors so you can expect to see fewer people on this short trail.
Along the path, the moss-covered walls also have seasonal small waterfalls cascading down them, adding a little extra magic to the walk.
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COMPLETE GUIDE TO UPPER NORTH FALLS
10. Winter Falls
If you’re completing the entire Trail of Ten Falls Loop starting at South Falls, then Winter Falls will be your last waterfall (assuming you’ve gone clockwise around the loop!).
As the name suggests, Winter Falls is only present during the rainier winter months.
During the summer, it will likely be just a dribble of water or can even completely dry up. Therefore, if you’re visiting during the summer you can probably skip Winter Falls!
However, if you are visiting during wetter months, Winter Falls is worth the short walk.
At 134ft it is the fourth highest waterfall in the park and is impressive when there is a substantial flow.
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🥾 Hiking the Trail of 10 Falls in Silver Falls State Park
The Trail of Ten Falls hike can be started from any of the four trailheads within Silver Falls State Park.
While it can be completed as a 7.8-mile loop hike, you can also choose to just hike parts of the trail.
If you have two vehicles, you can even park one at the South Falls trailhead and one at the North Falls trailhead to reduce your hike time but still allow you to visit all 10 waterfalls!
We will detail the various routes below to allow you to decide which is the best hike in Silver Falls State Park for you. You can even combine a couple of the options below to reduce your hike time while maximizing your waterfall viewing.
No matter which hike you decide to take, you’ll be in for a treat!
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Trail of 10 Falls – Complete Loop
- Distance: 7.8 miles
- Elevation Gain: ±1,568 ft
- Type of Trail: Loop
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Trailhead: South Falls, North Falls or Winter Falls
- Waterfalls Visited: All 10 waterfalls
Where do you park for Trail of Ten Falls Oregon?
You can choose to start this loop trail at either the South Falls, North Falls, or Winter Falls trailheads and walk it clockwise or counterclockwise. The total distance and elevation gain will remain the same starting at any of these points.
We recommend starting at South Falls Day Use Area where you’ll find the most parking and facilities. Directions can be easily found by searching for South Falls in Google Maps!
You can also find driving directions to Silver Falls from Portland here or from Eugene here.
While it is also possible to begin the loop at the North Canyon trailhead, this will add an additional 1 mile to the total hike and ±364 ft elevation gain.
How long is the Trail of Ten Falls?
The Trail of Ten Falls is a 7.8-mile loop hike, which, as the name suggests, will take you past all 10 waterfalls in Silver Falls State Park.
How long does it take to hike the Trail of Ten Falls?
You can complete the loop in 2-3 hours. However, we’d recommend giving yourself the better part of a day to truly appreciate the grandeur of these mighty falls.
Admittedly, we move much slower than most as we stop constantly to take photos, but it took us around 7 hours to complete the entire Trail of Ten Falls loop.
The trail is easy to follow and well-signed throughout. The only area where we encountered some confusion was at the beginning of our hike, starting at South Falls, as you can join the Canyon Trail, Maple Ridge Trail, and Rim Trail from here.
As long as you follow the signs for the Canyon Trail and South Falls, you’ll be just fine.
⭐️ PRO TIP: If you’re visiting after heavy rainfall, you will likely have a few bonus waterfalls if you look up as you cross each bridge. We spotted at least 3 additional smaller waterfalls cascading down the hillsides.
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Trail of 10 Falls Alternative – North to South
- Distance: 5.7 miles
- Elevation Gain: +1,086 ft, -1,307 ft
- Type of Trail: One Way
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Trailhead: South Falls or North Falls
- Waterfalls Visited: South Falls, Lower South Falls, Lower North Falls, Double Falls, Middle North Falls, Drake Falls, Winter Falls, Twin Falls, North Falls and Upper North Falls
If you have two vehicles, you have the option to leave one vehicle at the North Falls trailhead and one at South Falls, and complete the walk between the two.
This eliminates approximately 2 miles of hiking and still allows you to visit all 10 waterfalls on the Trail of Ten Falls.
By removing Winter Falls, you can shorten the hike time further down to 5.1 miles. This is particularly worth considering if you’re visiting during the summer months or when rainfall is low as Winter Falls is somewhat seasonal, reducing to a trickle or drying up completely during summer months.
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Trail of 10 Falls Alternative – Winter Falls Loop
- Distance: 4.75 miles
- Elevation Gain: ±990 ft
- Type of Trail: Loop
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Trailhead: South Falls
- Waterfalls Visited: South Falls, Lower South Falls, Lower North Falls, Double Falls, Middle North Falls, Drake Falls and Winter Falls
- Waterfalls Excluded: Twin Falls, North Falls and Upper North Falls
If a nearly 8-mile hike is a little too much for you and you do not have two vehicles for the “North to South” alternative mentioned, then consider the Winter Falls loop.
This trail takes in seven of the ten waterfalls and reduces the hike distance by 3 miles. However, it does mean sacrificing viewings of Twin Falls, North Falls and Upper North Falls.
Personally, we found Twin Falls somewhat underwhelming, but both North Falls and Upper North Falls are exceptionally impressive.
Therefore, we’d recommend also considering driving to the North Falls trailhead after completing the Winter Falls Loop to view these two waterfalls.
This would add an extra 1.3 miles to the hike, but in our opinion, is absolutely worth it. The hike details for the North Falls and Upper North Falls are detailed below.
Trail of 10 Falls Alternative – Maple Ridge Loop
- Distance: 2.6 miles
- Elevation Gain: ±459 ft
- Type of Trail: Out and back
- Difficulty: Easy
- Trailhead: South Falls
- Waterfalls Visited: South Falls and Lower South Falls
- Waterfalls Excluded: Lower North Falls, Double Falls, Middle North Falls, Drake Falls, Winter Falls, Twin Falls, North Falls and Upper North Falls
The Maple Ridge Loop takes in both the South Falls and Lower South Falls along the Canyon Trail, before continuing back along the Maple Ridge Trail.
While it is popular to complete this trail as a loop (as shown in the map above), unless you have a particular interest in hiking through the forest or just prefer loop trails, we would suggest considering an out and back option.
Rather than continuing past Lower South Falls to the Maple Ridge Trail, we’d suggest turning back at Lower South Falls.
We didn’t find the Maple Ridge Trail to be particularly interesting and would’ve preferred to walk past the falls again as we found this route to be much more scenic.
The out and back option increases the hike distance by only 0.2 miles, but has a slightly higher elevation gain at ±515 ft.
Additionally, it is possible to just visit South Falls as a short 1 mile (±230 ft elevation gain) loop trail. To do this, you can cut back over the scenic bridge at the bottom of South Falls and follow the Canyon Trail back to the parking lot.
Trail of 10 Falls Alternative – North Falls and Upper North Falls
- Distance: 1.3 miles
- Type of Trail: Out and back
- Difficulty: Easy
- Elevation Gain: ±231 ft
- Trailhead: North Falls
- Waterfalls Visited: North Falls and Upper North Falls
- Waterfalls Excluded: South Falls, Lower South Falls, Lower North Falls, Double Falls, Middle North Falls, Drake Falls, Winter Falls and Twin Falls
The North Falls and Upper North Falls are often missed by visitors who choose to complete one of the shorter loops. However, these falls were two of our favorites in the park.
Even if you choose one of the shorter loops, we urge you to consider also adding the hike from the North Falls trailhead to these two falls.
It is essentially two out and back trails combined that take you to the base of Upper North Falls and behind North Falls, before returning to the parking lot.
You can further reduce this hike distance to just 0.75 miles if you wish to only visit North Falls.
However, considering how short and easy the hike is to Upper North Falls we’d strongly recommend hiking both.
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🏃♀️ Other Things To Do In Silver Falls State Park
While hiking to see the many waterfalls is the main thing to do in Silver Falls, it’s not the only thing!
There are over 35 miles of backcountry trails for mountain biking, hiking or horseback riding, as well as 4 miles of paved bike paths.
Additionally, the South Falls Day Use Area offers a variety of amenities and facilities. Here you’ll find a swimming area, horseshoes pits, playground, picnic shelter, BBQ stands, off-lead area for dogs, and spacious lawn.
You can also find food and accommodation at the recently re-branded Smith Creek Village (previously Silver Falls Lodge). Be sure to stop by the Silver Falls Nature Store where you can find arts, crafts and souvenirs by local artisans.
For those visiting Silver Falls with kids, the North Canyon Day Use Area boasts a fantastic nature-inspired playground. With three different play areas, it is ideal for children of all ages.
📸 Photographing Waterfalls at Silver Falls State Park
It is possible to capture long-exposure photographs of waterfalls on your iPhone using Live Mode.
Still, for the best possible photos you may want to consider a few key pieces of photography gear:
- Camera: We use the Sony a7riii and love it. However, beginners may wish to consider an entry level DSLR.
- Lens: The lens we use most frequently is the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS as the zoom lens allows for the most diversity. We also often use the Laowa 15mm F2 for shots that require a wider angle. This was particularly helpful when photographing from behind some of the waterfalls.
- Tripod: A tripod is essential if you want to create a long exposure waterfall image. When traveling, we use the Manfrotto Be Free as it’s lightweight and easy to carry on longer hikes. For times when we require something more stable such as in high-winds, we use the Artcise Carbon Fiber Tripod.
- Filters: A Circular Polarizing (CPL) filter (CPL) or Neutral Density (ND) filter is very useful for allowing slower shutter speeds and for cutting glare on the water. The best CPL and ND filters we’ve found are the Quartzline from Polar Pro.
- Rain cover: Considering how much rain Silver Falls get, plus spray from the waterfalls, you may want to consider a rain cover for your camera. Another fun option, is a colorful umbrella. This provides protection for your gear and can add a pop of color to photos!
- Microfiber cleaning cloths: You will want to bring several dry microfiber cloths to help clean your lens between shots. You will inevitably find plenty of spray getting onto the lens while photographing the waterfalls!
We have also put together a complete guide for photographing waterfalls where you can learn more about the equipment I use, composition, and other techniques for capturing beautiful photos.
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🏠 Where to Stay in Silver Falls State Park
Given its close proximity to Portland, Silver Falls is a popular day trip option. However, you can find camping and lodging both in the park and nearby.
Within Silver Falls is the charming Smith Creek Village (formerly Silver Falls Lodge) which offers cabins, cottages, lodge rooms and ranches. Check the Smith Creek Village website for current rates and availability.
For those that are looking for camping in Silver Falls, the main campground features tent sites, RV hook-ups and cabins.
- 52 electrical sites with water (18 sites open year-round). Starting from $28.
- 45 tent sites with water nearby (seasonal May–Oct.). Starting from $19.
- 14 cabins (7 pet friendly, open year-round). Starting from $48.
*Prices accurate as of March 2023
There are also two group sites and a horse campground. Reservations can be made online up to 6 months in advance through the Oregon State Park website.
If you’re looking for lodging nearby, there are some great options in Silverton. Both the Oregon Gardens Resort and the Silverton Inn & Suite have excellent reviews and are less than 30 minutes from Silver Falls.
Salem is the next closest larger city with ample accommodation options, located approximately 40 minutes from Silver Falls.
🙋♀️ FAQs About Silver Falls & Trail of 10 Falls
When is the best time to visit Silver Falls State Park?
Silver Falls is beautiful year-round but is best visited in late fall through spring and after heavy rainfall. Autumn is a spectacular time to visit Silver Falls State Park as many of the leaves change color providing a golden frame to the waterfalls.
If you’re looking to photograph the waterfalls, a cloudy day is actually ideal! This will help provide even light on the falls and help allow for longer shutter speeds to create dreamy, soft water.
Do you have to pay to go to Silver Falls State Park?
There is a $5 day parking fee at Silver Falls State Park, but not additional cost to enter.
If you plan on visiting more State Parks in Oregon, there is an annual pass available for $30. These can be bought on the Oregon State Parks website.
How long is the Silver Falls hike?
The most revered hike in Silver Falls is the Trail of Ten Falls. This is a 7.8 mile loop hike that takes you past 10 waterfalls.
It is possible to take many alternative shorter hikes if preferred, as detailed in the hiking section of this guide.
How long does it take to hike Trail of Ten Falls?
The Trail of Ten Falls hike is a 7.8-mile loop trail that takes 3-5 hours to complete. Ideally, plan for an entire day trip as there’s plenty to see here!
Is Trail of Ten Falls pet friendly?
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the Canyon Rim Trail, where most of the waterfalls are located. However, dogs are allowed on leash on the Rim and Upper North Falls trails that are part of the Ten Falls trail.
How many waterfalls are at Silver Falls?
There are ten waterfalls along the Trail of Ten Falls. During rainy months, other small cascades may appear along the canyon walls. Additionally, there is one bonus waterfall near South Falls; Frenchie Falls.
Can you swim in Silver Falls?
Swimming is not permitted at any of the waterfalls. However, there is a swimming area in the creek at South Falls Day Use Area.
Which waterfalls can you walk behind Silver Falls State Park?
There are four waterfalls that you can walk behind in Silver Falls State Park; South Falls, Lower South Falls, Middle North Falls and North Falls.
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💬 Final Thoughts on the Trail of 10 Falls in Silver Falls State Park, Oregon
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Hey Adam, beautifully written! Your photos make me want to jump in!
How safe are these trails from creatures and humans?
Super safe Yvonne!! Its a very popular trail and well maintained 🙂
Wow, what a great website for information about Silver Falls. I’ll be visiting this week and found your site invaluable. Thanks for your efforts. I do have a question. You say “…when you consider that Oregon has more waterfalls than any other state in the US.” But when I google, it says that Washington State has the most. Which Is correct?
We updated that recently Barbara – Washington does indeed have more! Thank you for the kind words and enjoy the visit, you will love it there!!
For the trail north to south, do buses or other transportation are available if we do not have two vehicles? Thanks!
To my knowledge there is no bus service within the park; you will need to walk this as a loop or do two separate out and back trips, driving from your first departure point to the next 🙂