Largest state park in Oregon with an area of more than 9,000 acres, and includes more than 24 miles of walking trails, 14 miles of horse trails, and a 4-mile bike path
General Information
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Closest cities with hotels:
Chiloquin, 20 miles, Klamath Falls, 42 miles
Seasons:
Open all year though fully accessible for only four months during summer, owing to the very heavy winter snowfall
Overview
Silver Falls State Park east of Salem is Oregon's largest state park, with the 7.2-mile Trail of Ten Falls through a forested canyon, where you can walk behind several waterfalls. It has ten falls along the loop, five more below the fork of the creek, and the tallest, South Falls, is 177 feet. It was created after a 1935 Recreational Demonstration Area, and the CCC built its lodge and cabins. Silver Falls City was a logging town founded in 1888.
Top Trail
| Trail | Length | Elevation Gain | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trail of Ten Falls | 7.2-mile loop | About 800 feet | Walk behind South, Lower South, Middle North, and Winter falls; shorter options such as the 1-mile South Falls loop |
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