Day 561 - Upper North Falls

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Silver Falls State Park. A great place to go for a quick drive, short hike and beautiful view.

Day 475 - Running water

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Day 473 - Three seasons

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On November 11 my friend Jeff from Cranial Aperture and I went up to Silver Falls State Park. We hiked down to the North Falls. Although I have been to Silver Falls many times, North Falls was a first for me and I was captivated by the beauty at the base of the falls.

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On January 1, during our below freezing temperatures, I thought it would be fun to go back up there and besides, Karen had not seen the North Falls either.

This was probably one of the most dangerous hikes I have ever taken. The trails were covered with slick ice. Icicles that occasionally let loose lined the walls of the canyon.

Still, I was bound and determined to see the North Falls in the dead of winter.

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Yesterday, April 17, we went up for an almost spring day hike.

The falls are a tad bit unique because the trail goes behind them. The roar of the water pouring down 136 ft. was almost deafening

Day 472 - Broken

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We were on our way to a memorial service this morning when we took a detour at Silver Falls State Park. We had extra time and we were just going to take a quick hike.

Two and half hours later, we hauled our butts out of the canyon. It was so beautiful. Not really sunny, but pleasantly overcast. A perfect day.

This is just one of the run-off streams. I don't think I have ever seen this much water. I suspect that by the middle of June, this stream will be totally dried up.

The broken rock doesn't have any moss on it and I wonder if it broke during the freezes we had this winter.