"SILVER FALLS - THE VALLEY'S ANSWER TO MULTNOMAH" Top 5 Page for this destination Silver Falls State Park by mtncorg

Silver Falls State Park Travel Guide: 64 reviews and 176 photos

Waters roaring at Lower North Falls - Silver Falls State Park

About 25 miles east of Salem and 50 miles south of Portland, along the foothills of the Cascades lies this very popular state park hidden away in the rain forest. The main attraction is the Trail of Ten Falls which lie on the north and south forks of Silver Creek. Deep within rain forested gorges, waters tumble over basaltic cliffs in spectacular fashion.

Silver Creek Falls is not as well known to outsiders as the waterfalls of the Columbia River Gorge to the east of Portland, but they are well known to locals who on summer weekends mob the park and trails. The trail is about 7 miles long and is a very pleasant diversion when not too crowded.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Glorious waterfalls deep within rain forested canyons
Cons:Weekend crowds

Intro Updated Apr 20, 2005
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Reviews (5)

Catch that Dog! - Silver Falls State Park

NO DOGS ON THE TRAILS Local Customs (1)

A short distance in on the trails you will come up against large signs announcing no dogs on the trails. Naturally, the... more travel advice

Map sign for the trail to the Falls - Silver Falls State Park

Trail of Ten Falls Favorites (1)

Probably 99% of the people out on the park trails will be encountered somewhere along this trail - maybe 80% of these... more travel advice

Looking over the rim of South Falls - Silver Falls State Park

A LONG WAYS DOWN Warnings and Dangers (1)

Take care and heed the signs at the top of the waterfalls. People fall off every so often regardless of the warnings... more travel advice

Waters tumbling over Lower North Falls - Silver Falls State Park

LOWER NORTH FALLS Things to Do (2)

0.3 miles in the opposite direction from the parking lot on OR 214 - which is not a very large lot and will probably be... more travel advice

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Nemorino Jul 7, 2011 at 12:47 AM

Happy Birthday, Mark, and greetings from Frankfurt am Main. Silver Falls State Park sounds like a great place for short hikes, except on days when it is really crowded.
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glabah May 9, 2010 at 11:22 PM

Except for the crowds, this is a thoroughly enjoyable place. I think the problem with the dogs on the trails has to do with those who irresponsibly use the longer leashes and make a tripping hazard out of them.
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DoreenDe Nov 4, 2009 at 3:55 PM

I loved camping here. Too bad you little corgie could not hike the ten falls trails.
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richiecdisc Oct 22, 2009 at 4:18 AM

A great place right in your own backyard, you're lucky. Loved camping here. Nice to see falls when flowing more than when we were there in summer.
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GuthrieColin Jun 22, 2008 at 11:15 PM

Great work on this page Mark, I'll be headed down that way in July i hope it's all that i'm expecting!
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nwmountaingirl Nov 15, 2005 at 7:23 AM

Hello from Seattle! Oregon has some of the most beautiful waterfalls. Doesn't mtncorgie's little legs ever tire out?
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catalysta May 1, 2005 at 9:53 AM

Poor little mtncorgie didn't get to see the falls with you? Whaa!