Silver Falls State Park

Silver Falls State Park is Oregon's largest state park, located on state highway 214 in the central Willamette valley, east of the state capitol Salem. Here is a map with directions and park particulars.

The Park is home to a series of ten different waterfalls. All the falls are easily accessed and photographed while walking the Trail of Ten Falls, an eight mile loop trail.

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There are a few inclines along the trail, but it is primarily flat and easily managed by individuals with moderately good health.

The views from the trail are spectacular. The above picture, for example, shows a close up view from behind the North Falls.

The trail leads visitors completely around the falls.

Many of the falls can also be seen and photographed with less physical exertion. For example, the picture on the left shows a view of the North Falls, framed by Douglas Firs, the Oregon state tree.

It was taken at a road side view point. You can also read the trail map and find additional places around the loop to park your car for a quick walk to a few other falls.

Visitors would do well to plan for an entire days worth of waterfall excitement. The park charges a nominal fee for day use and offers a variety of additional recreation activities.

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