Silverton, Oregon
Eagle Mountain & Maple Ridge Loop
Oregon's waterfall loop — six cascades through old-growth fir at Silver Falls.
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Length
- 7.2 mi
- Elevation Gain
- 1,300 ft
- Duration
- 3–5
- Best Season
- Apr–Nov
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Allowed
- Features
- Six waterfalls, Old growth
About the trail
Silver Falls State Park packs the most waterfalls per mile of any park in Oregon, and the Eagle Mountain–Maple Ridge loop strings together six of them: South Falls, Middle North Falls, North Falls, North Twin Falls, and a pair of smaller cascades. The trail climbs from the creek canyon to the rimrock, where old-growth Douglas fir gives way to views down into the Willamette Valley.
Trailhead map & directions
Trailhead: 44.8760, -122.0700Get directions →
Turn-by-turn route
- Start at the Trail of Ten Falls trailhead near the park lodge.
- Follow the trail behind South Falls, then climb toward Middle North Falls.
- Continue to North Falls and the rimrock overlook.
- Take the Eagle Mountain Trail along the rim to Maple Ridge.
- Drop back to the creek and return to the trailhead. Total: 7.2 miles.
Parking
Trail of Ten Falls lot near the park lodge — Oregon State Park day-use permit required, and it fills by 10 a.m. on summer weekends.
Tips from the trail
- The path behind South Falls is wet and slippery — waterproof shoes help.
- Waterfall flow peaks in April and May.
- Rimrock edges are unguarded in places.
- The park closes its gate at dusk; plan your exit.