Silver Falls State Park
45 minutes E of Salem, near Silverton in Sublimity, (800) 551-6949, (503) 873-8681. $5/car.
For this excursion, I toured out of Portland with Evergreen Escapes. At Canby, we drove east through through country known for flowers (dahlias, tulips), grass, hops, and hazel nuts. Nestled in a temperate rain forest in Oregon's Cascade Mountains, Silver Falls State Park features spectacular waterfalls and trails. It is considered the “crown jewel’ of Oregon’s parks.
For this excursion, I toured out of Portland with Evergreen Escapes. At Canby, we drove east through through country known for flowers (dahlias, tulips), grass, hops, and hazel nuts. Nestled in a temperate rain forest in Oregon's Cascade Mountains, Silver Falls State Park features spectacular waterfalls and trails. It is considered the “crown jewel’ of Oregon’s parks.
The Trail of Ten Falls/Canyon Trail
(7.2 miles loop) The longest trail leads through a rocky canyon along the winding banks of the north and south forks of Silver Creek. Considered moderately difficult, it includes ten waterfalls, four of which have ledges that lead behind the falls.
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| The Trail of Ten Falls/Canyon Trail in Silver Falls State Park in Sublimity, Oregon |
North Falls
(1.8 mile) An easy hike--though it does have 78 stairs plus uphill inclines--takes you to this magnificent 136-foot falls with a deep set-back ledge behind it. Back at the trailhead, another short, flat trail leads to Upper North Falls. The trailhead to this 65-foot falls is on the east edge of the park.
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| sign for North Falls Trail in Silver Falls State Park in Sublimity, Oregon |
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| bridge to North Falls Trail in Silver Falls State Park in Sublimity, Oregon |
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| leaves on North Falls Trail in Silver Falls State Park in Sublimity, Oregon |
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| view of falls from North Falls Trail in Silver Falls State Park in Sublimity, Oregon |
South Falls
Another easy hike takes you down to a cave behind this 177-foot falls, but you can also just view it from above.
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| path to South Falls Trail in Silver Falls State Park in Sublimity, Oregon |
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| view of South Falls from above in Silver Falls State Park in Sublimity, Oregon |
South Falls Lodge
Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the late 1930s, this woodsy lodge was once a restaurant but now is used as an orientation center for the area.
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| exterior of South Falls Lodge in Silver Falls State Park in Sublimity, Oregon |
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| interior of South Falls Lodge in Silver Falls State Park in Sublimity, Oregon |
Silver Falls Lodge and Conference Center
offers a variety of amenities, including overnight lodging, a pool, and a hot tub.
RV, cabin, and tent camping is also available in the park.
More things to do in Oregon's Willamette Valley.
images and videos ©2018 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
RV, cabin, and tent camping is also available in the park.
More things to do in Oregon's Willamette Valley.
More things to do along Highway 5 in Oregon.
images and videos ©2018 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
Thx for the great post, Carole. I've not been to Oregon in far too long. Would love to see those waterfalls and explore Silver Falls State Park.
ReplyDeleteI think there are some chocolate places in Portland, too.
DeleteI just love that name -- Sublimity. Silver Falls State Park looks like a wonderful place to get in touch with nature and do some hiking. Very compelling pics and video!
ReplyDeleteSilver Falls State Park sounds and looks like a true crown jewel...although I must go during Fall to get all those colors! 4 Waterfalls!!!
ReplyDeleteActually, this park has 10 waterfalls!
DeleteSilver Falls State Park is so lovely and your photos are excellent!! It looks like autumn is a great time to visit!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous place for hiking! I'd love to do the Trail of Ten Falls.
ReplyDeleteMe, too. I only saw two of the falls.
DeleteLooks like a lovely place to hike! As I look out my window, all I see is snow. Would love a semi-dry trail:-)
ReplyDeleteI love the name Sublimity and what a wonderful looking park!
ReplyDeleteI've never been to this part of the United States and your post has me scratching my head and wondering why. This looks like a lovely park to hike and enjoy. Thanks for putting it on my radar.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely forest trails. I can almost smell the freshness in your photos. South Falls Lodge looks like a great relaxing place.
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