Lower South Falls  *Feb 4th 2012* by Chappy
Chappy

Lower South Falls *Feb 4th 2012* by

Taken Silver Creek Falls State Park, Oregon..USA

camera .Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS
lens Canon 18-55mm
tripod and remote release were used

focal length 36.0mm
exposure 2.0’s
aperture F/29.0
iso 125

Nestled in the lower elevation of Oregon’s Cascade Mountains lies a temperate rain forest. It is here that the Trail of Ten Falls/Canyon Trail (770k) (Acrobat required to view map) can be found. The Canyon Trail and the falls descend to a forest floor covered with ferns, mosses, and wildflowers. You will also find stands of Douglas fir, hemlock, and cedar. While thousands visit the park every year, it is large enough for you to find quiet places to sit and watch for birds (download a bird list as a text file.)

The Canyon Trail is a nationally recognized trail system that leads hikers along the banks of the north and south forks of Silver Creek. It takes you to 10 majestic waterfalls, ranging from the grand South Falls (177 feet), to the delicate Drake Falls (27 feet). Four of these falls have an amphitheater-like surrounding where you can walk behind the falls and feel the misty, crisp spray.

Unfortunately we were only able to get to two of the ten falls as most of the trail was closed due to unsafe conditions..We saw in the short distance we covered , many downed trees, along the sides of the trail and on the opposite side of the canyon to where we were walking

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Tags

falls, creek, state park, oregon, hiking, trails

Comments

  • biddumy
    biddumy4 months ago
    Beautiful and sharp waterfall image!!!
  • Many thanks for commenting I appreciate it very much

    – Chappy

  • Martina Fagan
    Martina Fagan3 months ago

    beautiful image

  • Thank you very much Martina for commenting I appreciate it very much

    – Chappy

  • Dale Lockwood
    Dale Lockwood3 months ago

    Perfect! Fave for me

  • Many thanks Dale for the comment and the fav very much appreciated

    – Chappy