Walking Behind A Waterfall

 This is a guest story from USA by Akanksha, our daughter.

Silver Falls State Park is the largest state park in Oregon, famous for its scenic waterfalls and lush forests. It covers over 9,000 acres and sits near the city of Silverton, about 20 miles east of Salem. Readers from India may be familiar with a town in Tamil Nadu having the same name.

Sharing below few pictures and a video taken by Akanksha while hiking solo in the Park.

Sharing below a short video to give you a feel of being 'in' the waterfall.

Here is another short video of the waterfall.

She flew down from San Francisco to Oregon. See the aerial shot of the Golden Gate Bridge taken by her. Isn't it simply stunning?

Key Features of the Park

Trail of Ten Falls: A famous 7.2-mile walking path takes hikers past ten distinct waterfalls.

Walk Behind Waterfalls: Four of the waterfalls feature large rock alcoves that let you walk directly behind the falling water. This is the trail Akanksha, our daughter, did solo a few days back. 

South Falls: This is the most popular waterfall in the park, plunging 177 feet.

Double Falls: At 178 feet, this remote spot is the tallest waterfall in the park.

Other Activities

Hiking: The park offers over 24 miles of walking and hiking trails.

Mountain Biking: Visitors can use a dedicated 4-mile bike path.

Horseback Riding: There are 14 miles of specialized horse trails.

Camping: The park provides overnight tent sites, RV spaces, and cabins.

Practical Information

Location: East of Salem and a short drive from Portland.

Passes: A day-use parking permit or an Oregon State Parks annual pass is required.

Readers may plan their visit through the Oregon State Parks.

We thank Akanksha for sharing the stunning pictures including the aerial shot of the Golden Gate Bridge. She has previously also written guest stories for this blog.

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  Harsh-the-Ghumakkad with Akanksha Bhargava/ Oregon and Secunderabad/ 11th September 2026

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