Upper North Falls — Local services in Stayton

To reach this falls, one must walk a distance from the North Falls parking area. It's about 0.3 tenths of a mile, but is mostly flat, and a nice walk through the forest alongside a creek. The falls area surrounded by a large flat pond (I wouldn't call it a lake), which is a bit different from the other falls in the area. The trail ends a couple hundred feet before the falls and then it's up to you how far you want to wade into the creek. It's worth the side trip if you are parked at...

A stunning waterfall that is only about a 10 minute walk from the parking area. Be advised that if you’ve got a disability or are carrying a small child, the last 20 feet or so walking up to the waters edge of the waterfall is very uneven and slippery - I had my husband steady me while I walked/carried the baby, and it was still careful and slow going to...

My favorite falls in the silver falls area, this one is a little away from the whole “loop” of falls. The most picturesque falls in them all. It’s very close to the parking lot, so easy access for anyone who doesn’t want to do the...