GOLDEN AND SILVER FALLS STATE NATURAL AREA A hidden gem in the dense coastal forests of southwest Oregon, Golden and Silver Falls State Natural Area may be hard to find, but it's well worth the 24-mile drive from Highway 101. The small parking and picnic area are located along the banks of Glenn and Silver Creeks and is shaded by large maple, alder, and Oregon myrtle trees. Hiking trails wind through scenic canyons to each of the waterfalls -- they plunge over sheer rock cliffs to moss covered boulders 100 feet below.
Hike to the top of Golden Falls to get an eagle's-eye view of the cascading waterfall and giant old-growth firs and cedars.
If you're looking for Silver Falls State Park in the Willamette Valley east of Salem, you need to go here.
Vital stats There is no fee to use this park. For information, call 1-800-551-6949.
