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Silver Falls State ParkThe Largest State Park in Oregon - Approximately 9,000 Acres |
Nestled in the lower elevation of Oregon's Cascade Mountains lies a temperate rain forest in which Silver Falls State Park is situated. Visitors enjoy hiking the Canyon Trail, a nationally-recognized trail system which leads hikers along the banks of the north and south forks of Silver Creek, taking in 10 waterfalls.
At Silver Falls, On the Mt. Jefferson Loop. A part of the Oregon Cascades Birding Trail, visitors may find unique group camping areas like the Old and New Ranch buildings, Silver Creek Youth Camp, North Falls trailer and tent areas, cabin and tent camping, and more. Guided horse trail rides are available in the summer months.
Birders enthusiastically seek lowland old growth conifer forest species in this popular park. Be on the lookout for a variety of owls; Northern Spotted, Great Gray, Barred, Northern Pygmy, Western Screech and Northern Saw-Whet Owls have been observed.
Other species include; Blue Grouse, Ruffed Grouse, Pileated Woodpecker, Red-breasted Sapsucker, Hammond's and Pacific Slope Flycatchers, American Dipper, Varied and Swainson's Thrushes, Hermit Warbler, Western Tanager and Band-tailed Pigeon.
| Location | Silverton Oregon 97385 |
| Phone | 800-551-6949 |
| Website | http://www.oregonstateparks.org |
