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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 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_jeff_loop]. A part of the [orcasbit], 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. CODE left
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_jeff_loop]. A part of the [orcasbit], 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:
20024 Silver Falls Hwy SE, Silverton Oregon 97385
Telephone
800-551-6949
Other Oregon State Parks nearby:
(St Paul) Champoeg State Park
(Detroit) Detroit Lake State Park
(Salem) Maud Williamson State Park
(Estacada) Milo McIver State Park
(Mill City) North Santiam State Park
(Monmouth) Sarah Helmick State Park
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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.