Updated July 10, 2025 09:17AM
America's Best State Parks: Falling Water
Silver Falls, Oregon
'See South Falls near mile .5 on the Trail of Ten Falls. Photo by Donnelly-Austin Photography'
If it’s waterfalls you seek, the 8.7-mile Trail of Ten Falls in this park 50 miles south of Portland is your best bet. You’ll snake behind, past, and below 10 cascades on this dayhike, including show stopper South Falls, a 177-foot blast of a cataract that you can walk behind.
Trailhead: South Falls Lodge
Season: Year-round; spring is best for waterfalls
Permit: $5/vehicle