North Falls

Marion County, Oregon

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: 135 ft (41 m)
Location: Marion County, Oregon
Access status: State park trail and stairs behind the falls
The walk: About one-fifth of a mile to the trail behind the falls
Ground & access: Stone stairs and a wide trail through the cavern behind the falls; wet and slippery in places. No dogs on the canyon portion of the Trail of Ten Falls.

Oregon Hikers Field Guide: North Falls Trailhead

North Falls is a 136-foot plunge on North Silver Creek in Silver Falls State Park. From the North Falls Trailhead parking lot, cross the footbridge and bear left at the junction signed for North Falls and the Canyon Trail. The trail passes a clifftop view looking down on the falls, descends flights of stone stairs, and goes through the huge recess behind the falls. Return the same way, or continue down the Canyon Trail. The North Rim Trail, which runs west from the parking area, has a fenced viewing area that looks toward North Falls.

Plan your visit

North Falls Trailhead on OR 214 in Silver Falls State Park, Canyon Trail down the stairs and behind the falls

The Northwest Waterfall Survey says the trail passes behind the falls about one-fifth of a mile from the parking lot. It is a one-way figure.

Stone stairs and a wide trail through the cavern behind the falls; wet and slippery in places. No dogs on the canyon portion of the Trail of Ten Falls.

Where to start

North Falls Trailhead parking area on the right side of OR 214, about 14 miles from Silverton.

Timing & water

Flows all year. In the rainy season the falls split into two side-by-side spouts.

Before you go

A day-use fee or State Park Pass is required. Oregon Hikers gives $10 in its fee listing and $5 in its driving directions.

Visitor information

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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Marion County, Oregon.

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