Trail of Ten Falls
Silver Falls canyon and rim loop
The Route
The canyon and rim trails form a loop past waterfalls in Silver Falls State Park.
- South FallsDay-use trailhead
- Canyon TrailWaterfall amphitheaters
- North FallsNorthern canyon end
- Rim TrailUpper return corridor
- South Falls ReturnFull loop
Canyon & Waterfalls
The Trail of Ten Falls links the Canyon and Rim trail corridors into a 7.2-mile loop with about 800 feet of elevation change. The trail descends through forest into the creek canyon and passes successive waterfalls. At South Falls, the path goes behind the 177-foot curtain of water beneath the surrounding rock overhang.
Trailheads & Shorter Connections
South Falls, North Falls and Winter Falls provide different access points, while connecting trails create shorter loops. The separate North Rim Trail is a compacted, wider route with its own North Falls viewpoint; it is not equivalent to the full canyon circuit. Day-use parking requires a permit, but there is no timed-entry reservation for the trail. Pets are prohibited on Canyon, Winter Falls and Maple Ridge trails.
Terrain Along the Route
Basalt canyon paths, stairs and creek-side forest pass several waterfall amphitheaters.
Oregon State Parks describes 800 ft of overall elevation change, not a measured cumulative ascent. The complete loop is 7.2 miles. Reference Set: 2026-10-23.
Weather
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Access
South Falls Day-Use Area, Silver Falls State Park, OR
Trailhead & Approach
The loop has South Falls and North Falls access points; this briefing uses the South Falls day-use area.
Parking & Entry
The route guide lists Oregon State Parks day-use parking permit. This is a reference listing, not a live parking or permit availability check.
Route Choice
The full Canyon and Rim Trail loop, not a shorter waterfall circuit or the North Rim accessible trail.
Permits & Seasonal Rules
Pets and bicycles are not permitted on the Canyon Trail or its canyon access trails. Restrooms are at trailheads, not along the canyon route.
Trailheads & Parking
South Falls, North Falls and Winter Falls are different access points. This briefing uses South Falls. A day-use parking permit is required, but the park does not require timed entry for the trail.
Canyon Rules
Pets are prohibited on Canyon, Winter Falls and Maple Ridge trails. The separate North Rim accessible trail is not the full canyon loop.
Source information checked 2026-10-23. Road snapshots are dated separately.
Reports
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