Trail of Ten Falls Loop Hike in Silver Falls State Park

This was our second visit to Silver Falls State Park, and it was just as beautiful as we remembered — maybe even better this time around. Our first visit was a few years ago during summer break. While it was gorgeous, it was also very crowded, and the waterfalls didn’t have nearly as much water flowing. This year, we decided to visit in May while the waterfalls were still full, and it was absolutely worth it. We completed the full loop trail, about 8 miles total, and the hike felt very manageable with only mild elevation gain. The trail was pleasant and well-maintained, and seeing all 10 waterfalls along the route kept us motivated the entire way. Knowing another waterfall was coming within a mile made the hike feel exciting and rewarding. The trail was definitely busy, but it never felt overwhelming. Most sections were wide enough for people to comfortably pass in both directions, and occasionally stopping for others was never a problem. Every single waterfall was magnificent — powerful, full of water, and incredibly beautiful. We were lucky to have amazing weather too, which made the whole experience even better. This park is truly one of Oregon’s treasures, and we’re already looking forward to coming back again next year.

We unknowingly did most of the loop and it is rigorous. My legs still hurt 2 days later lol. Lots of uphill, rocky terrain. A lot of parts were beautiful - we all loved the trail behind the waterfalls. We initially planned to hike a little if the North Falls area then drive to the South Falls area and hike part of that. But on a Saturday morning, no dice. The North Falls parking lot is VERY limited - you’re not gonna find parking on a weekend unless you come very early or very late. The parking lot at the South Falls is huge - there is plenty of parking, along with clean restrooms (with flushing toilets), a small cafe and a couple souvenir shops. The cafe is was kinda bunk. Literally we ordered and they were like “oh by the way, the wait for food is 1 hour.” Bruh? For burgers and salads and wraps ?? We cancelled our order and left - that’s ridiculous. Note, buy the parking pass online so you don’t have to stand in line to buy a pass at the machine. The day pass is good for a number of the State Parks and honestly we ended up spending a few hours hiking. I don’t think I will do the whole loop again - that was too much.

Such a beautiful place to camp. Nice clean bathroom and shower rooms. You can start the hike to South Falls from the campsite if you're camping at the site. Plenty of parking space at the parking lot. It's worth a hike once you see the falls. Definitely start your hike from South Falls... I'm not a hiker but I made it through... follow me on Facebook MHARZ FAMA

This is probably my favorite park ever, anywhere. A lot of that is childhood memories, the smell of the moss, the sound of the ravens. Highly recommend spending a few days here, there is so much to see and experience. The 10 falls trail is not easy but it's worth it, you get to see some dazzling falls and even walk behind some. Truly the gem of the Oregon state park system.

Silver Falls State Park is one of Oregon’s most beautiful natural attractions, famous for its stunning “Trail of Ten Falls” where visitors can walk behind several waterfalls. Surrounded by lush forest, scenic canyon trails, and peaceful streams, the park offers an unforgettable hiking and photography experience. The breathtaking South Falls and the relaxing atmosphere make it a perfect destination for nature lovers and families.