Silver Falls State Park is one of the most popular destinations in Oregon and offers an amazing loop trail known by the name of the Trail of Ten Falls. This 8.6 mile hike takes you by ten waterfalls and through a large old growth forest. The most popular place to park is at the State Park’s main entrance, however if this parking lot is too crowded, you can continue driving and park a few miles down the road at North Falls. If you park at the main entrance, you will probably be inclined to start the hike clockwise and head down to South Falls, like most people do. South Falls is one of the waterfalls that you have to walk behind and it gets you extremely wet. I don’t recommend starting an 8.6 mile hike soaking wet, especially on a cold day. Therefore it is advised to start the loop counter clockwise which takes you through the old growth forest on the Rim Trail for a few miles before you see any of the waterfalls.