Silver Falls is about a 2 hour drive down from Portland, but boy is worth it. There are 10 different waterfalls here to see, so you get a big bang for your buck. Entrance into the park is only $5! We entered the trail from the South Falls day use area. Here they have picnic tables and a river for kids to wade and swim in. Don't worry, they block off the river before it gets too close to the waterfall. Very family-friendly area! The 7-mile loop is LONG. I was hiking with my parents and I felt like it would never end. No wonder there was hardly anybody on the last half of the trail. We cut off at the Winter Trail to Winter Falls, so we never got a chance to see North Falls since that would've made for an even longer hike. If you don't want to hike for that long, the two falls most worth seeing are the South Falls and the Lower South Falls. Simply take the Canyon Trail until you run into both falls, and then turn back on the Maple Ridge Trail. For the bikers, they have a dedicated bike path here, though it unfortunately doesn't run by any of the waterfalls. read more

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The views were amazing!! We got to the park around 2:15pm and finished the 5.6 mile loop in about 2.5 hours. The views of the sun setting through the trees was to die for! It was a pretty easy hike and had a bunch of different routes to take to make it more difficult or easier. 10/10 recommend! read more

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This was my absolute favorite part about our trip to Portland! We hiked The Trail of Ten Falls and saw 9/10 waterfalls and they were amazing! So much greenery! The trail was well maintained and wasn't too difficult. Small parts of it is paved but most of it is not. There are some stone stairs, small bridges, railings, and benches. You even get to go behind a few of the waterfalls!Depending on how far you want to go and how many waterfalls you want to see it can be long. The hike took most of the day for us so I would bring a lunch/snacks and plenty of water! We went in November and it was cold and a little rainy but once you start hiking you warm up. Having a good waterproof coat and boots is a must! It's a bit of a drive from Portland but absolutely worth it! So many stunning pictures! read more

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We did the full 8.7 circle plus the 0.3 extra leg to Upper North Falls. Spectacular setting and a very easy trail. We arrived at the North Parking area around 6:15 a.m. and walking counter-clockwise did not see anyone else until about 8:00 a.m. About 4 hours for the entire loop: 3 hours of walking and 1 hour of gawking. Certainly more spectacular outside of summer when the water flow is higher - but most of Falls nonetheless did not disappoint. However, Double Falls & Winter Falls were akin to watching an old man take a leak - down to just a trickle. Go early and go big! read more

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Such a nice park! The restrooms and gift shop are super nice. Normally park bathrooms are gross and messy. The hike was well marked, as far as directions. More detailed signs would be helpful. The waterfalls and absolutely amazing. read more

Silver Falls State Park - Hiking Near Me - Sublimity, Oregon

The state park that puts all other state parks to shame. Silver Falls is an absolute marvel. The trails are well maintained, the history is interesting, The surrounding forest is gorgeous and lush, and the falls are absolutely incredible. The trail of 10 falls is a must. It's an unforgettable 8.5 miles that anyone with an intermediate hiking ability can take on. Note that dogs are only allowed on a small section of the rim trail. read more

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Oh, the wonders of nature! Today I saw ten waterfalls over a 14km loop in about 3.5 hours. That's TEN waterfalls, and each of them just gorgeous! I'd never made it out here before, somehow. I always schlepped out to the gorge to see one or two, but what with the terrible tragedy that has destroyed our trails out there, I decided to give this one a go. So I did. It was wonderful. What's better than one waterfall? TEN. Three of them you get to walk behind! As far as crowds go, on a gorgeous, bright, sunny, Fall Monday it wasn't too busy. Nothing like you'd normally see at the gorge. read more

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Great experience! Get there early, wear comfortable shoes, no dogs allowed and bring a camera! We went in the spring time so the water was really moving! The full trail is approximately 8 miles but there are "short cuts" if you start getting tired and want to cut the trip short. read more

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A large state park with much to enjoy. There are two large parking lots on either side of the park. You have to pay for parking. You can choose your own adventure as there are multiple trails weaving throughout the park. The main trail is a circular trail that will take you past about 10 waterfalls. You can also camp here, and during the summer they have a park store and cafe located in a historic park building. The trails are mostly tree-shaded. I have been to this park a couple of times and always enjoy my visit. The two waterfalls on either end are impressive. read more

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Very impressive State park, I would recommend visiting if you enjoy the outdoors and are in the area. While I didn't have time to take a lengthy hike there are plenty of well defined trails to hike if that's your thing, and there are several waterfalls to see. I would definitely like to return when I can spend more time here. Although the water flow over the waterfalls wasn't great, it was mesmerizing watching and listening to it. It was $5 to park (bring exact change) and can get quite busy during the weekends (according to some locals I talked to) I will be back for some of these trails. read more

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My friends and I planned a trip to Portland to hike and had to change hiking plans last minute to the silver falls hike and we were SO glad we went! Parking is $5 and there is no phone reception in the park. We started at the stone circle and did the winter falls loop through 7 waterfalls. It is a 3-4 hour loop depending on how long you stop at each waterfall/your pace. Being from LA, we don't have many hikes with huge streams or surrounded by so many trees so we were completely amazed at this park. And how cool is it to walk behind a waterfall?! This hike is an absolute must! read more

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Oregon state parks have always been heads and tails above any other states we have visited parks in. It has been about 20 years since we were in Silver Falls and I would say they have only improved. This is one of the state parks where you can make reservations (via Reserve America) and it was a good thing we did as the campground was full when we arrived. The rest rooms are very clean: hot water, air dryers, large mirror. There are showers but I didn't use them so can't comment on their condition. Some of the sites have shelters; snag one of these if you can because rain can come at any time in Oregon! Trails are extensive and well marked. Definitely recommend the Trail of Ten Falls, which can be done in two separate loops. The south Falls loop attracts more families with young children while we saw very few children on the north Falls loop. read more

Silver Falls State Park - Trail of Ten Falls - Hiking Near Me - Sublimity, Oregon

Gorgeous!!! Wish there were better signs throughout trail to know distance and which trail to take. I love animals but I have to say it's nice to go hike without dogs allowed in some trails. Never fun to have a quiet trail and you meet up with a dog staring you down and no owner in sight because many let them off leashes to run ahead. read more

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Wow so I am visiting from San Diego and I am so glad my friend took us here, this place is so breathtaking and beautiful, what an amazing hike 8 miles and you see natures wonder... 10 waterfalls :) well for me I only did like 3 miles so I only saw 2 waterfalls but it was still amazing. The Hike is not bad as I am a beginner and I survived, I recommend this for families, I saw a lot of kids doing this hike, I also saw families doing a PICNIC, bbq and also swimming in the stream, what a wonderful weekend to have . read more

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This was one of the highlights of our Oregon road trip! Trail Of Ten Falls is actually only 8 falls because of the drought, but it was still lovely nonetheless. Due to a recent storm, the trail wasn't dusty. Be sure to bring lots of water. South Falls Cafe was actually pretty good for a late lunch, prices were reasonable and no sales tax. read more

The park has so many great hiking options. I recommend the Upper and Lower Falls walks. If you come on the weekends be prepared for crowds and lots of dogs. This park is so beautiful, I can see why do many are pushing for it to be a National park. read more

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One of our favorite spots to RV! Very accommodating sites for all size RV, I am at 33 ft in length and have many site choices. Excellent camp hosts. Many hiking trails to choose from with amazing views and water falls. Great bike paths. A must stop and stay for at least three days or more. read more

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"Don't go chasing waterfalls!" Perfect place for waterfall enthusiasts, this park is best known for its trail of ten waterfalls, a 8.7 mile round trip hike that will take you through all ten waterfalls, but through this trail, if ever you're pooped from the waterfalls, there's detour routes that will take you back to the parking lot. When we got there, there was nobody at the booth, you had to pay for self parking through the ticket machines, which is located in the parking lots, but it Is hard to notice them, oh man, and was the parking lot crowded, so many people with their families and dogs. Plenty of restrooms, I also noticed a lot of people throwing a little get together at the huge picnic tables, im assuming you can rent them out for events. Take a picture of the map or take a pamphlet, it's near the right side of the parking lot which is also where the information booth and cafe is at. And from there pick a starting point and just started walking. The hiking trail is not much incline, a few parts but other than that, I would say beginners can handle just fine! I believe it took me and my friends three hours or so to complete the trail. read more

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Very civilized park. What I mean by that is there are lots of paved paths that are stroller friendly, an abundance of parking, picnic tables, and clean restrooms. It appeared that there was even a restaurant and gift shop along the main path. There is a view of the waterfall just off the paved walkway that is very accessible for those people who might not be up to hiking (South Falls I think?). If you're physically able you can hike down under the waterfall which I strongly encourage you do. Since we had a baby with us that's the only hike we did but I can see easily spending all day here. I totally recommend a visit. We were staying in Portland and this was definitely worth the drive. read more

Awesome state park where hiking trails will go pass ten waterfalls. You can easily spend a day here. We didn't have much time so we only walked part of a trail and saw six waterfalls (although one was dried up). We saw two waterfalls where you can go behind, so that was pretty cool. read more

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Abiqua falls is beautiful and worth the hike down. The hike wasn't so bad. I'm not an expert hiker but as long as you're wearing shoes that aren't flip flops or sandals you should be okay. The getting back up was the hard part, thankfully there are ropes to pull up on. read more

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So not go here under any circumstances. Our car was broken into while in the falls for 45 minutes. Everything own was stolen. We later heard from all the locals that this is very common here. We could not get police assistance either because they are so understaffed. Please save yourself the hassle we experienced. read more

My family and I have visited this gem of a forest many years and it's never the same experience from the 10 mapped waterfalls that change with the seasons to the many hiking trails this is one of my favorites. We usually pack a picnic lunch and make a day of it. You should head up early although there are a few different entrances the parking lots usually by 11am they already close to capacity. Entrance fee if you get lucky enough to park is $5 or to save money just buy the NWF parking pass $30 a year I know I visited more then 6 parks this year so it's definitely worth the extra $25. Bring plenty of water the trails are long with no amenities after you head out. Snacks are a must! It might say 8.7 miles but depending on your path it can take 11 miles. We completed the whole loop from south entrance rim trail and came up at the south entrance fall trail total time almost 5 hours and we took our time at each waterfall and please if you pack it in pack it out. read more

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About an hour and a half from Portland, this easy hike is well worth the drive. It's like being in Rivendell! You get waterfalls right out of the parking lot, so it's good if you have a member of your party who can't hike, or small children who might not make more than a mile or two. Loads of waterfalls, wildflowers and a well maintained trail. read more

Silver Falls State Park - South Falls right out of the parking lot. - Hiking Near Me - Sublimity, Oregon

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I loved the 10 falls hike. It is not too strenuous at all (pretty flat, easy, well marked trail) that you could go on with young kids or grandma. There are lovely views all throughout. Additionally, this park is huge so it's a great place to have a picnic or BBQ. Parking was difficult since this place was packed when we visited (Sat morning). read more

WARNING - Extreme Noise Pollution The 'Pine Needle Posse', aka 'Volunteer Hosts' armed with gas and electric leaf blowers make sure nothing organic remains on any paved areas within the large camp ground. Wearing double layer, industral ear protection, they start as early as they choose - 8:00 a.m., for example. Really. Sadly. Seven days a week, 5 plus hours daily. At best, good intentions run amok. More likely bored, and/or mismanaged volunteers. After four days of serenity disruption, like the local wild life, I chose to leave in search of a quiet camping experience. If you don't mind industral noise the area is absolutely peerless. Plenty to do and see. I highly recommend it. read more

Silver Falls is special, there is ionic waves in this forest. The power of the many waterfalls cascading hundreds of feet pummeling logs and rocks, the feeling , sounds and smell leave with you. I often pick mushrooms and see deer along the many (mostly overlooked) mountain bike trails. There are many secrets to be found at Silver Falls also offering campsites, play ground, splash creek and day use area. This is a very popular destination so there are always many people around if you are solo. Easy hikes to each waterfall. read more

Been here twice and it's beautiful! So many hiking trails and beautiful waterfalls! Be prepared to get wet though, especially during the rainy season! It's funny to see some tourist hiking and obviously weren't prepared to get wet when around waterfalls, so if you're too prissy, then this isn't a place you should go haha There are different trail heads and lots of parking so get out and enjoy nature! Please pack out what you take in! Nobody likes seeing others trash in nature! read more

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This is an incredible state park. Silver Falls has miles of hiking trails, beautiful waterfalls that the park is known for, camping and picnic areas, and cool old historical buildings dating back to the 1930's. It's a great place to explore and spend the day or weekend, and absolutely everyone should check this place out at least once. read more

If you're a tourist, you're probably coming here for the Ten Falls Trail, an 8-9 mile walk that takes you by, you guessed it, ten waterfalls. You get exceptional viewpoints for each of the falls, and can walk under several of them, along occasionally teeny walkways upon which you can look up and around and be dwarfed by the waterfalls, several of which are hundreds of feet tall. It took me a few hours to walk past 7 of the falls, and that was enough for me. I had waterfall fatigue, by then, but as far as fatigues go, this is a nice one. If you're a tourist to Portland and looking for a hike, I'd look to Mount Hood National Forest, or the Columbia River Gorge, before this, both because those offer a wider array of trails and are much closer. But if you're near here in wine country and looking for a break from all that goddamn wine (world-class though it may be, it can get tiring), this is gorgeous, and the trail is very well planned and maintained. read more

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This was the one thing I was most excited for during my trip to Portland! A hike that takes you to see 10 waterfalls?! You definitely won't get that in California. I crashed at a friend's place in Woodburn so the drive out to Silver Falls wasn't too bad compared to driving from Portland. On the road to Silver Falls, you will see lots of pine trees and baby xmas trees! They were soooo adorable. We pulled over a few times to take pics. I arrived to Silver Falls State Park around 9 AM on a Sunday before Memorial Day 2014 and the park/lot was pretty empty. The parking attendant has not even started working yet so we just paid $5 at the automated machine and parked near the South Falls trialhead. We were a bit worried because the lot/park was so empty, only about 5-10 cars were parked but later on, when we finished the hike around 1 PM, all the lots were packed and there was a line extending out of the park waiting to pay for parking and entrance. So I was glad that we went early enough to beat the crowd. Do your bathroom business before you start because there are no bathrooms along the trial. The bathrooms the park provide are very clean! Reaching the first waterfall was easy peasy, probably a 5 minute hike and you'll hear and see the waterfall. The south waterfall has got to be the best one - biggest, most amazing looking, and you can walk behind it. My best friend and I hiked many times before in LA and I have done a few 8+ mile hikes before so I think the trial itself is easy. There were not that many inclines except towards the end but nothing that you should have to worry about. I think the only thing was that we were running out of time and we were getting hungry. Since the park provides a lot of beautiful photo-ops, we kept stopping to take pictures and that took up a lot of time. Normally, you can do a 10 mile hike in about 4 hours but since we kept stopping for pictures, when it was hitting 4 hours, we were getting hungry and a bit over the nature scene and just wanted to get back to the car to go home and eat. If you have more time (like a whole day), the hike is easily done or if you get to come back and finish the hike in its entirety without stopping often for pictures, you can easily finish this hike in 4-5 hours. I recommend this to everyone! It is family friendly and I see a good amount of people walking their dogs on this hike, too! If you want to hike the entire thing, just stick to Canyon Trial (always the left fork) and head back on the Rim Trial. Enjoy! read more

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A Must Do in Oregon! So many waterfalls - I believe 10 In total. There are 3 entry points. We entered the trail at the middle entry point, which had the least parking spaces. We also drove to the north parking lot, which was a bit larger. The whole trail connects, but we did not have time and enter through 2 points. There are a couple of water falls that allow you to walk behind the fall. One was accessible from the center parking lot and one from the north. We did not visit the falls on the southern end of the trail. Will definitely do again! read more

Thanks Jen for your review. I completely forgot to write a review from our February visit. Since we have been to Multnomah Falls many times on previous visits we decided to see Silver Falls. It is a bit of a drive but well worth it. We were lucky enough to hit a week (in February, no less) that had spectacular weather. Then drive is beautiful and makes you understand even more why Oregon is a beautiful place to live! There was a lot of snow still on the ground and on the roads. The trails were still a bit icy. Since I have difficulty walking I decided to forgo hiking. But hubby and son went on a short hike and reported back on the spectacular scenery. They were able to hike behind a waterfall (see pic) There are a total of ten or more waterfalls; some of which you can easily see from the roads. When my legs and feet are normal again, I'd love to return and hike the Ten Falls trail! read more

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Best $3 you'll ever spend. Silver Falls State Park is one of Oregon's hidden treasures. There are more waterfalls in this park that can be seen in one day than many people see in their entire lives. Canyon Trail is a breezy 8.7 mile hike round trip. There is so much to see that the excitement will easily keep your mind off your sore feet. That is, until your 5 or 6th hour of hiking. Be sure to take clockwise route around the Canyon Trail. I believe the climb to be more gradual this way. On my visit, I arrived at the park before before 11am and the park was still pretty much deserted. I parked at the South Falls parking lot then hiked the Canyon Trail clockwise. Don't forget to pack your camera! Be sure to check out some of my photos. I made sure to upload a preview of all 10 waterfalls. I noted an 11th falls that was not listed in the trail guide. I've found no documentation on this falls. Until corrected, I am naming this waterfall; Cabusi Falls. It is approximately 12-15 ft high. Cabusi Falls can be located by looking North while on Canyon Trail; between Lower South Falls and Lower North Falls, West of the bridge that crosses over North Fork Silver Creek. read more

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This was such a wonderful hike with some of the most beautiful waterfalls that I have ever seen. The trails are incredibly maintained and you can make this hike as short as a mile or as long as 10. Bring a walking stick, some comfortable shoes, and soak in the beauty. read more

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Silver Falls State Park is such a wonderful park that is deserving of way more than 5 stars. To give you an idea of our trail, it's important to picture the setting. We came in mid July and the weather was near perfect. It was a perfect 70 degrees with just a peek of sunlight and cool temperatures. We parked in the South lot around 11 am and there were plenty of open spots even on a Saturday. We decided to complete the Winter Falls Loop which is approximately 5 miles around the park passing 7 different waterfalls in sight. You'll be able to take some amazing pictures going on this hike. The hike itself is fairly moderate with some areas of incline and decline, but mostly flat. The path is paved with areas of gravel, rocks, and wet spots where the stream trickles. It's best to wear hiking shoes or at least running shoes with a good grip. We were wearing Adidas Ultraboost running shoes and completed the trail with no issues. This particular trail is not so much recommended for little kids or dogs as there areas of hiking upward and downward rocks and slipping is possible. Best to also bring a water bottle in tow or wear a water pack as the trail can take up to 3 hours and thirst is expected. We trekked along the trail and stopped at every waterfall to take pictures and even took a rest break so we weren't at full speed. It's a great feeling of accomplishment once you finish the trail and end back at the South parking lot welcomed by rangers and other hikers. It's certainly worth celebrating by having a hearty meal at the cafe afterwards! And do take a paper map with you along the trails! With no cell phone service, this is your best bet at finding your way back if you happen to get lost. read more

I grew up in Salem, and Silver Falls state park was my go-to spot for hiking, goofing around in the woods, and general outdoorsy fun. As an adult, it's a great destination for photography and getting away. There are two basic approaches to the park, and I prefer the north section over the more popular south. First off, the north fork has three incredible waterfalls, along with four decent waterfalls along the route. On the south side, there are just two amazing waterfalls in about the same distance from your car. The place can get really crowded on the weekends, especially during the summer. However, head out on a weekday in the fall, and you'll practically have the park to yourself. read more

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Wow, just wow. That's the reaction I had during the brief trip we had at Silver State Park. My friends and I were driving around Oregon exploring waterfalls and this park was last on our list. We came around 8pm (pro tip, if you come late, you don't really have to pay, but consider our payment a donation). There's several waterfalls here that you can check out and I highly consider you do the full loop. For South Falls, there are two parts (there's the upper one and the lower one). Both are amazing in their own right, but the one that people recognize the most is probably the upper one. It's pretty much a GIGANTIC and TALL stream of water that just falls down with strength and force. I think before you were able to swim underneath it, but now you can only walk around it. Unlike most waterfalls, you can actually get close to the waterfall and touch it. Especially with the lower one (about 0.8 miles from the upper one), you can pretty much kiss the water. Ain't that something? You really have to be there to experience how amazing this park is. There's so much to see that's not just limited to the waterfalls here. Have fun and prosper, read more

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This is officially my new, favorite hike in all of Portland! We left downtown Portland at around 5:30AM & got here within an hour and 20 minutes. The earlier you wake up & get here, the less crowded it'll be & the more waterfalls you'll be able to see! We only did around half the hike before turning around & got to see five - yes, FIVE waterfalls - out of the 10 that this trail offers! We were probably one of the first five to start this hike & ran into lots of people on the way back, to definitely try to come as early as possible. The yelp page claims that this park is closed on Saturday oddly, but I assure you - it's not! The little lodge located right before the start of the actual trail is also open too. As for the hike itself, it is a moderate hike that requires athletic shoes, snacks, & some water. There's a lot of stairs at some point - so if it is raining while you're hiking or rained recently, be careful to not slip & fall. The entire hike is absolutely b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l & I can't wait to come back again and do the entire thing! ETC: - Parking was $5 and you purchase a ticket from a machine to put on your car's dashboard. - Public restrooms are available & located right next to the parking lot. read more

****MUST-VISIT for anyone visiting or new to the Pacific Northwest*** I took a visiting friend here this last weekend. It was my first time as well. I WANT to give this place 5/5 for its incredibly wondrous beauty but I can't because the mapping and trails are so confusing that we almost didn't make it out before nightfall. Why can't the state park color code their trails? A sign that says "Rim Trail" that's pointing two different directions in the middle of a forest at a fork in the road is the most confusing and inefficient logic I've come across at a state park. Besides that, EXCELLENT! Clean bathrooms, amazingly clean and well-kept nature, friendly passerbys and affordable day parking for $5.00. Will take everyone and their mom here. read more

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