You may or may not feel like you have time to include this stop in the Willamette Valley area, but I’d highly recommend it! The most popular thing to do in the park is to hike the 7.4 mile Trail of Ten Falls.

Park at the South Falls Lodge Trailhead and buy your $5 day-use parking permit. Walk a few minutes to spectacular South Falls, including walking behind the waterfall (such a cool experience!) If you’re in a real time-crunch, head back to the car and continue on to the North Falls Parking Lot. If you have a little more time, I recommend hiking from South Falls to Lower South Falls and looping back on the Maple Ridge Trail (you’ll also pass Frenchie Falls). Refer to this brochure for more guidance.

After exploring the South Falls area, drive to the North Falls Parking Lot and spend some time walking to both North Falls and Upper North Falls. Both of these are spectacular!