Lower North Falls

Winter Falls Trailhead in Silver Falls State Park, Winter Trail down to the Canyon Trail, then downstream past Middle North Falls and Drake Falls to Lower North Falls

Oregon Hikers gives 1/4 mile from the Winter Falls Trailhead to the base of Winter Falls and 3/10 mile more to the Canyon Trail junction. From there Lower North Falls is a short way downstream past Middle North Falls and Drake Falls; no total distance is given. The full Silver Falls Lower Loop from South Falls Lodge is 4.8 miles.

Steep descent on the Winter Trail, then canyon trail with footbridges. No dogs on the canyon trails.

Where to start

Winter Falls Trailhead, a pullout on the right side of Highway 214 inside Silver Falls State Park, past the North Falls parking area when driving from Silverton.

Timing & water

Oregon State Parks says the park is open for day use year round.

Before you go

Oregon State Parks day-use parking permit required: $10 for Oregon residents, $12 for out-of-state residents. Northwest Forest Passes and America the Beautiful passes are not valid.