Silver Falls State Park
Detailed hiking guides for Silver Falls State Park in Oregon, including official trail distances, access, terrain, hazards, and turnaround planning.
Use the sections and guides below to explore this subject in a clear, practical order.
Explore Silver Falls State Park
Trail of Ten Falls Loop
The park’s signature circuit links ten waterfalls, deep forest, canyon walls, and trails that pass behind several falls.
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A seven-waterfall loop using the Canyon, Winter, and Rim trails through the central waterfall corridor.
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A shorter circuit descending behind South Falls and climbing back on the steep Maple Ridge Trail.
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The central waterfall trail follows Silver Creek through a shaded canyon past a succession of major falls.
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A forested upper route used to close several waterfall loops while avoiding the deepest canyon sections.
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A brief creekside walk to a secluded waterfall and pool upstream from North Falls.
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A short forest spur to a quieter waterfall in the central Silver Creek canyon.
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A longer backcountry loop away from the busiest waterfalls through forested hills and remote multiuse trails.
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