| Silver Falls State Park is in the lower elevation of Oregon's Cascade Mountains and lies a temperate rain forest. It's here that the Trail of Ten Falls/Canyon Trail can be found. The Canyon Trail and the falls descend to a forest floor covered with ferns, mosses, and wildflowers. Visitors will also find stands of Douglas fir, hemlock, and cedar. While the park is visited by thousands every year, it's large enough for visitors to find quiet places to sit and watch for birds. The Canyon Trail is a nationally-recognized trail system that leads hikers along the banks of the north and south forks of Silver Creek. It takes you to 10 majestic waterfalls, ranging from the grand South Falls, to the delicate Drake Falls. Four of these falls have an amphitheater-like surrounding where guests can walk behind the falls and feel the misty, crisp spray. Please stay on marked trails and within designated day-use areas at all times. Respect any posted trail closure notices. At Silver Falls, visitors will find group camping areas like the Old and New Ranch buildings, Silver Creek Youth Camp, North Falls trailer and tent areas, RV, cabin and tent camping in the overnight campground. Additional cabin rentals and complete group accommodations can be found at the Silver Falls Conference Center. Guided daytime horse trail rides for people of all abilities are available. The park has over 25 miles of trails for hiking (14 miles of horse trails). Because the canyon trail is narrow and bordered by sharp drop-offs in spots, bicycles, skate boards, in-line skates, and pets are not allowed on the canyon trail. If you have any questions about which trails will accommodate pets, check with park staff. |
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