Silver Falls State Park is a state park, located near Silverton, about 20 miles east-southeast of Salem. It is the largest state park in Oregon with an area of more than 9,000 acres, and it includes more than 24 miles of walking trails, 14 miles of horse trails, and a 4-mile bike path. Its 8.7-mile Canyon Trail/Trail of Ten Falls runs along the banks of Silver Creek and by ten waterfalls, from which the park received its name. Four of the ten falls have an amphitheater-like surrounding that allows the trail to pass behind the flow of the falls.
The park's most visited waterfall is South Falls, a 177-foot cascade.
Next stop was Mount Hood.
We make it up to the Timberline Lodge at 6,000 fee and get a great view of Mount Jefferson.
The grand ole Timberline Lodge.
The front portico, with that ugly (and temporary) quonset hut to keep the snow off of the front door. A new one is planned but has not been put into service yet. After snow melt, this thing is removed.
Our room, before we get moved in.
The lobby.
Some artwork.
The Blue Ox Bar.
Horse Tail Falls.
Multnomah Falls.
Loutrell Falls.
The Columbia River Gorge.
Vista House.
