Lower South Falls — Local services in Stayton

Lower South Falls is a beautiful block waterfall with a path behind it. Over the years a rock wall was constructed for safety but it was better before as now water builds up behind the wall on the trail as they forgot to make a drain. I remember it being so much more memorable before as the mist hit your face as you walked behind the falls and you could look down the cascading water below the trail now you are just trying to keep your feet dry and it isn't as fun of an experience. It is silly when people don't have enough sense to walk carefully so things like this ugly wall are not built. The waterfall is gorgeous! A fern grotto is along the trail and another grotto is below to the side of the waterfall. It was much nicer when you could go to the base of the waterfall as now those small trails are closed for hazardous risks. These areas should be enjoyed not banned. A steep stairs leads down to the waterfall or up beyond it depending on the...

It's an easy hike to this falls from the Silver Falls Lodge. Be prepared to walk down several steps which can be icy if the overnight temperatures are below zero. I would recommend wearing hiking shoes, and/or augment your shoes with Yaktrax, if you plan on hiking here in winter. There is around 400 feet elevation gain from this falls back to the Silver Falls Lodge. Along with the South Falls, the Lower South Falls is a part of the Maple Ridge Trail, which is...

Been here a couple of times but this trip was special because it was a father-son trip. My 8 year -year-old son ate it up. We started off from the South end and went three in - South Falls, Lower South and turned around after Lower North. We saw a doe-deer - so special. The waterfall is not grand but what makes it special are the view points and being able to walk behind the falling water. Provides unique Kodak moments. Moderate walk and took about...