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:
