Guided 5-Mile Silver Falls Waterfall Hike From Portland
Hike Silver Falls’ Trail of Ten Falls and see 7 waterfalls, with 3 walk-behind views
Duration
6 Hours
Includes
Guide, transport, admission
Highlights
Explore Silver Falls State Park on a guided hike along the Trail of Ten Falls and the Winter Falls Loop. Walk a 5-mile route to see seven waterfalls, including three you can walk behind.
- Hike a 5-mile loop with about 400 ft of elevation gain
- See seven waterfalls, including Double Falls at 178 ft
- Walk behind three waterfalls on the route
- Learn about the park’s geology, history, and wildlife from a local guide
- Ride in a comfortable van with round-trip transport from downtown Portland
What's Included
- Round-trip transportation from downtown Portland
- Silver Falls State Park admission
- Local guide
- Cold drinks in summer
- Warm drinks in winter
Things to know
This is a moderately difficult hike on uneven terrain and is not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs. Trail conditions vary seasonally, and your guide may adjust the route for safety. The tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run or it will be cancelled.
Cancellation Policy
Flexible cancellation up to 5 hours before the tour.
FAQs
The Winter Falls Loop is 5 miles and takes about 3.5 hours with stops.
Moderate, with about 400 ft of elevation gain and some uneven surfaces and stairs.
Water, snacks or a packed lunch, sturdy footwear, layers, and a rain jacket.
Meeting details
Your Hotel Downtown or Director Park, Downtown Portland (815 SW Yamhill St, Portland, OR)
More about Silver Falls State Park
Silver Falls State Park sits tucked into the lush foothills of Oregon's Cascade Range, a green cathedral of mossy basalt cliffs, towering Douglas firs, and ten thundering waterfalls strung together by one of the most celebrated hiking trails in the Pacific Northwest. Often called the crown jewel of the Oregon State Parks system, Silver Falls State Park covers more than 9,000 acres of old-growth forest and canyon terrain, offering a wild, immersive escape just a short drive from Salem and Portland. The Trail of Ten Falls, the park's signature loop, is what draws hikers from around the world, and the Seven Falls Hiking Tour gives you a guided way to experience its most spectacular stretch without the guesswork of navigating on your own.
On this tour, you will trace the canyon floor through Silver Falls State Park, walking behind the curtain of water at South Falls, where the trail famously tunnels through a cavern carved into the cliff face. The roar of the falls echoes off wet basalt, ferns drip with mist, and the air turns cool and earthy as you move between cascades. Your guide points out the geological story of the canyon, the wildflowers and banana slugs along the path, and the quieter pools where light filters through the canopy. Each of the seven waterfalls has its own character, from the wide, plunging drama of Lower South Falls to the slender ribbons of Drake and Double Falls, giving Silver Falls State Park a rhythm and variety that few single hikes can match.
This experience is perfect for nature lovers, photographers, families with active kids, and travelers who want to trade city noise for forest quiet. Moderately paced and rich with storytelling, the tour suits anyone comfortable with a few miles of walking and some stairs along the canyon. Whether you are a first-time visitor to Oregon or a returning traveler chasing waterfalls, a guided day at Silver Falls State Park turns a beautiful hike into an unforgettable encounter with the wild heart of the Willamette Valley.
