We visited Silver Falls State Park near Salem, Oregon, and hiked to South Falls and Lower South Falls.

But first, a picnic lunch:

South Falls Historic District:

Top of South Falls:

A switchback path:

Falls selfie:

South Falls; yes, those are people; there is a path behind the falls:

GIF:

Low ceiling:

Behind the falls:

We used our hiking poles, since there were steep portions; not essential, but they do help:

Mossy trees:

Exposed tree roots:

Steps:

Lower South Falls:

Steep switchback path:

Mossy trees:

An historic shelter that is being restored:

Gift store:

Cafe: