# Silver Falls - Link: https://mywalkabout.net/silver-falls/ - Published: 2020-03-17T04:49:09-07:00 - Author: My Walkabout **The rain is falling lightly** as I swing my backpack over one shoulder and slip my arm through the other strap. I’ve missed having my backpack be an integral part of my self. I don’t necessarily need it for today’s hiking through Oregon’s [Silver Falls](https://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=151), but, like the warming comfort of an old friend that one has over for dinner, it just feels natural. ![](https://i0.wp.com/mywalkabout.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_0051.jpg?fit =940%2C705&ssl=1) **The parking lot is empty** as I start along the trail, no predetermined way to go. The map seems to indicate that I can do a loop that will take me past all ten waterfalls in the area, covering around eight to nine miles or so. The rain abates as I hit the dirt. ![](https://i1.wp.com/mywalkabout.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_0070.jpg?fit =940%2C705&ssl=1) **I’m still in a spiritual state of mind** (more so than usual, I suppose) and from this I can not help but feel the refreshing spray of the waterfalls being a baptismal of sorts for my soul. Over and over again I feel reborn. ![](https://i0.wp.com/mywalkabout.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_0056.jpg?fit =940%2C705&ssl=1) **Behind some of the waterfalls** does the trail take me, as well as to hidden caves where one can rest while taking in the Oregon countryside. I make quick work of this hike, covering all the waterfalls and more. I’m almost tempted to start down a backcountry trail, but decide against it due to no food supplies and a darkening sky overhead. ### Share this: * [ Email ](https://mywalkabout.net/silver-falls/?subject=%5BShared%20Post%5D%20Silver%20Falls&body=https%3A%2F%2Fmywalkabout.net%2Fsilver-falls%2F&share=email) * [Post](https://x.com/share) * [Share on Tumblr](https://www.tumblr.com/share) * [ WhatsApp ](https://mywalkabout.net/silver-falls/?share=jetpack-whatsapp) * [ Nextdoor ](https://mywalkabout.net/silver-falls/?share=nextdoor) * [ Threads ](https://mywalkabout.net/silver-falls/?share=threads) * [[ * [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) * [ Reddit ](https://mywalkabout.net/silver-falls/?share=reddit) ### Like this: Like Loading…