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Alfred S Tyson Park

4.7 (3 reviews)

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12 years ago

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4 years ago

Cute little park on the river. Great place for a picnic or just a scenic stop when passing through town.

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Golden and Silver Falls State Natural Area

Golden and Silver Falls State Natural Area

4.1(7 reviews)
20.8 mi

The waterfalls are flowing!! I haven't been since summer 2019 and I was amazed by the volume…read moredifference. Both trails are fairly flat. If you're not with small children I would definitely recommend the upper trail. There's steep drop offs at the top which could be dangerous.

After reading reviews, we were hesitant to take the drive to these falls. There was mention of 8…read moremiles of gravel road with potholes that leads to the trail heads. But go we did. Turns out it is 5 miles of gravel road with the aforementioned potholes. Very slow going and dusty. It took over an hour to drive from Coos Bay. Which would have been okay if the falls were overly impressive which unfortunately they weren't. It has been very dry so there was very little water in the falls. There are massive rocks that the falls trickle over. If you want to get a little closer to the falls you will need to climb over fallen rocks. The trails need maintenance as the brush is intruding and parts of the trail are crumbling away. The area has a jungle like feeling with all the trees, ferns and other greenery. There are three trails. One to Silver Falls, one to the bottom of Golden Falls, and one closer to the tops of the falls. We hiked all three and it took about 1 1/2 hours. There are restrooms at the trail head, and an information stand. Personally, I would skip it unless the falls were full of water. Not worth getting the car dirty and challenging the suspension!

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Golden and Silver Falls State Natural Area
Golden and Silver Falls State Natural Area - Golden Falls

Golden Falls

Golden and Silver Falls State Natural Area

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Sweet creek trail - Bridges to pass.

Sweet creek trail

4.9(27 reviews)
30.3 mi

Many waterfalls and swimming holes along this amazing and shaded trail…read more Love mossy rocks? How about lush ferns? How do you feel about cascading water? Do you enjoy dipping your feet into cold water on a hot summer day? Or how about swimming among giant redwood trees? If any of this sounds appealing you need to visit Sweet Creek Falls. We came in the middle of summer and it was the perfect way to spend an afternoon hiking, meditating, and swimming. There are 11 waterfalls ranging in size and close to 2.5 miles all together of shaded trails to explore, rustic bridges included. This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Oregon last summer. Know before you go: Parking lots at each trailhead. Super stinky bathroom located only at Homestead Trailhead. Dog friendly. And most importantly FREE! *Don't be surprised to see topless women swimming. We all have breasts and it's a beautiful thing to be free especially in a place like this. If this bothers you just look away. *Don't use Yelp directions as they'll take you to the wrong place. Use Google instead. I've reported this several times but like nearly everything I report Yelp ignores it. And Happy Earth Day! If you haven't discovered what nature can do for your soul I highly recommend getting away from the daily grind, turning your phone off, and just enjoying what places like this can do for you. It's truly magical.

Awesome trail with multiple waterfalls. Trails were nice and clear of debris and branches. A few…read morespots with bigger rocks, roots, and water. Gorgeous scenery! There are so many photo opportunities. Many different bridges along the trail allow you to walk over the water. There is a part of the trail where you have to walk through a small stream. I wasn't wearing the proper gear and didn't want wet shoes and socks, so we headed back at that point and headed towards the upper parking lot. The upper trail still had snow on the ground, and the parking area was pretty soggy. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our time here. We would love to come back again during a drier season. Highly recommend!

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Sweet creek trail - Cascading water along the trail.

Cascading water along the trail.

Sweet creek trail - Just a happy banana slug.

Just a happy banana slug.

Sweet creek trail - Perfect summer afternoon as most of the trail is shaded.

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Perfect summer afternoon as most of the trail is shaded.

Colliding Rivers Park - Chicken "strips" and a fries with half full cup of ranch.

Colliding Rivers Park

2.5(2 reviews)
33.2 mi

Unfortunate to have to say anything negative about small family owned business. Used to love the…read morechicken strip basket but either something changed or a mistake was made. Paid $24 for two baskets and got a bag with 2 cheap chicken patty things and a handful of fries. Honestly ruined my night going home and finding this atrocity in my bag.

As far as parks go, they don't get much smaller than this. Colliding Rivers is a little turnout,…read moreviewpoint and short nature trail overlooking a pretty damn stunning confluence of two rivers. There's nary a section of the North Umpqua that's not scenic as hell. And if you're traveling east up the river, Colliding Rivers is your first real glimpse of the goodness to come. The wife and I stopped in here on a recent road trip around Oregon, and it's worth the short detour. There's really not much going on here, but the rivers are beautiful and I hear tell that in higher water seasons, it can get kind of exciting. As it stood we ventured by in a historically dry and hot year, so while the pools and cliffs were enticing (I really wanted a swim) we simply took in the views, snapped some photos, walked the short nature trail, and read up on the history of this confluence. Oregon is full of great scenic byways, and spots like this are peppered along this specific one. If you're cruising by, take 5 minutes and check out this beauty.

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Colliding Rivers Park - Two rivers hit head on here

Two rivers hit head on here

Colliding Rivers Park

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Secret Hinsdale Garden - Blue dot is elk view point red dot is garden

Secret Hinsdale Garden

4.5(2 reviews)
22.8 mi

HELLO! THIS REVIEW WILL CONTAIN DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO FIND THE SECRET HINSDALE GARDEN…read moreAKA RHODODENDRON GARDEN. We were only able to find this place after having help from a local and had driven for miles already. If you make a right turn out of the elk viewing area a few hundred yards down the road on the left is an unmarked wooden gate. Park on the right side of the road and cross the highway and you should see benches and trees, maybe flowers just past the gate. This is how you will know that you are in the right place and not someone's property. Also, you can find directions to this garden via google maps, but it will ONLY show up if you google 48043 State Highway 38. It will NOT show up if you google Hinsdale Garden or even Hinsdale Rhododendron Garden. Pictures are included to help identify the area. The garden itself is not too big, but nice and there are bathrooms (porda-potties) if needed. My family just went there and it was completely private yet beautiful since there were still trees in bloom. I hope this helps anyone else trying to find the garden! :)

This location is absolutely stunning in the springtime, when the 700+ varieties of rhododendrons,…read moreazaleas, and camillias are in full bloom. The history of this spectacular creation is also fascinating. At present it is only open a few days a year for tours -- and spring 2019 is past -- but is very visible from the highway and you can still park at the gate and take a walking tour. Since 1994 it has been owned by BLM, but is in the process of being restored and maintained in partnership with the "Friends of Hinsdale Garden." Here is their website, which includes an informative video, comprehensive journal articles, and visitation schedules: http://www.hinsdalegarden.com

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Secret Hinsdale Garden - Rhododendrons still in bloom

Rhododendrons still in bloom

Secret Hinsdale Garden - Beautiful view of the river

Beautiful view of the river

Secret Hinsdale Garden - The gate (just walk around it/duck under it)

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The gate (just walk around it/duck under it)

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