Upper North Falls

Marion County, Oregon

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: 66 ft (20 m)
Location: Marion County, Oregon
Access status: Signed state park trail to the base documented
The walk: About one-third mile from the footbridge
Ground & access: Short creekside trail to a large pool.

Oregon State Parks: Silver Falls State Park

Upper North Falls is a 65-foot curtain falls on North Silver Creek, the only falls in the park upstream of Highway 214. From the North Falls parking lot, cross the footbridge and bear right at the signed junction. Follow the trail upstream to the pool at the base of the falls. Return the same way.

Plan your visit

North Falls Trailhead to the base of Upper North Falls

The Northwest Waterfall Survey gives about one-third mile upstream from the footbridge at the North Falls parking lot. The figure is one way.

Short creekside trail to a large pool.

Where to start

North Falls Trailhead parking on Highway 214 in Silver Falls State Park, about 14 miles south of Silverton. Fee machines are at the trailhead.

Timing & water

The park is open for day use all year. Oregon State Parks says leashed pets are welcome on this trail.

Before you go

Oregon State Parks day-use parking permit required: $10 for Oregon residents and $12 for out-of-state residents.

Visitor information

Visit sources

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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