Middle North Falls in Silver Falls State Park

Middle North Falls in Trail of Ten Falls Oregon

Middle North Falls is located in Silver Falls State Park. A side trail leads under this 106 foot waterfall. Like Lower South Falls the trail is close to the waterfall, making for some interesting photo opportunities. Of the four most impressive falls in the park, this is the most remote from the main parking areas.

It is about 1.5 miles from North Falls parking area, and 3 miles from the South Falls parking area. But it is only .7 miles from the Winter Falls parking area.

·         Name : Middle North Falls

·         Height : 106 feet

·         Access : Trail of Ten Falls

·         Hiking Distance:  1.5 miles from the north falls parking lot

·         Location Silver Falls State Park Silverton Oregon ( Near Salem )

Middle North Falls is one of the most majestic waterfalls in Silver Falls State Park. In many ways, it's similar to Lower South Falls. The water cascades from a wide sheet about 100 feet into a large basin. Middle North Falls is one of four waterfalls on the Canyon Trail which has a trail going behind the waterfall. Centuries of erosion have opened a large grotto behind the waterfall, and a trail has been constructed through the grotto. The Middle North Falls Trail is sometimes closed due to the danger of falling rocks.

Middle North Falls is the second most impressive waterfall on the north fork, and the third most impressive overall of the many falls in Silver Falls State Park. The trail even continued to go beyond the backside of the falls into a large alcove area opposite the creek responsible for a satisfying direct look.