Went Hiking Today
By Loretta
@noni1959 (10109)
United States
January 16, 2023 11:25pm CST
My oldest grandson and I went to Silver Falls, OR today while there was a lull in the rain.
Silver Falls is a state park in the Cascade Mountains, about 26 miles from where I live. It takes about 45 minutes due to the roads to get there. It has a 7.2 round trip hiking trail that takes you to 10 different waterfalls. You can make it a shorter hike taking different trails and go back up to where you started, or you can hike one specific trail to the other end and walk 2.1 miles. But, if you want to see all the falls, you do all the trails and loops to walk 7.2 miles.
The trail goes along a rocky canyon and in some places, beautiful cavern like sittings. It says no pets but it never fails, every time I go, someone has a dog off a leash walking.
The photo of the stairs is what I took today, and I climbed those back up with knees screaming all the way. I figure my knees are shot and have to be replaced anyway so why not enjoy something I've missed.
There are other stairs below that with one pretty scary and my grandson helped me walk the rocky area beside it to get down.
In the state park area, there is a cabin rental, lodge, horse camp, and at the south end, a beautiful day area with a cafe, gift shop, and lodge you can sit by a fire.
We started at the remote north end walking about two miles total. Then drove to the south end and walked a bit more before stopping at the gift shop and then for coffee.
I'm very sore tonight but it was a good day. I love the forest. How was your day?
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@MarieCoyle (38709)
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17 Jan 23
I have actually been to that park. My sister and I spent over a week, just wondering around Oregon. We stayed a night by Multnomah Falls, went to some wineries, some waterfalls...ended up at Depoe Bay, which I immediately and completely fell in love with. I want to go back there sometime.
Glad you had a good day with your grandson! Those days are priceless.
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@noni1959 (10109)
• United States
17 Jan 23
How wonderful you got to spend some time here. I pass by Multnomah Falls parking area on my way to my son's and still have not stopped. It's a plan very soon. I love Depoe Bay. I've stayed in Lincoln City and Newport and going to stay at the SPC Depot Bay soon.
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@MarieCoyle (38709)
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17 Jan 23
@noni1959
I cannot remember the name of the place we stayed in Depoe Bay. It was a very new Bed and Breakfast at the time, so nice, fireplaces in the rooms. It overlooked the bay, and wasn't far from Gracie's. Hey, is Gracie's still there?
I thought Depoe Bay was simply charming. I could have enjoyed staying there for days and days! Oh, and I hope you do go to Multnomah Falls sometime soon, it's worth the trip.
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@noni1959 (10109)
• United States
21 Jan 23
@MarieCoyle Gracie's Sea Hag? Yes, and the food is just as good. Great clam chowder.
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@DaddyEvil (137636)
• United States
17 Jan 23
It sounds like a nice trip with good company. I'm glad you enjoyed yourself.
My day was okay, like always. 
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@DaddyEvil (137636)
• United States
17 Jan 23
@noni1959 You're welcome. And thank you. (I am awake all night and sleep during the day. 
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@noni1959 (10109)
• United States
17 Jan 23
@DaddyEvil I used to do that when I was younger but barely make it past the time it is now. Ah, old age has crept up.
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@noni1959 (10109)
• United States
22 Jan 23
@LadyDuck That is some good distance. We are being hit with more ice so have to be careful. I plan to go back to the North end Friday but will see with the stairs since those are already pretty slick. I'm thinking about going to another area to see how I like the trail.
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@noni1959 (10109)
• United States
22 Jan 23
@JudyEv Oh, no. I have a way to go. I'm trying to build up strength and of course lose weight. I see my knee surgeon Monday and hope I can get a date that will finally stick. In the meantime, I want to build up more for a better recovery.
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@shaggin (72240)
• United States
10 Feb 23
I was wondering if I was reading how you would do that long hike but was glad to see you did one of the shorter ones.
@celticeagle (168269)
• Boise, Idaho
17 Jan 23
That's a lot of steps. I love the forest too. I remember when we went to San Fransisco once years ago. The Redwoods were lovely. Steps down to the ocean were like those in your picture.
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@celticeagle (168269)
• Boise, Idaho
21 Jan 23
@noni1959 ......I would think so. Good going.
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@RebeccasFarm (90474)
• Arvada, Colorado
17 Jan 23
This sounds awesome Loretta.
I am so glad you got to have this time.
I would have loved to have been there too with you friend.
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@1creekgirl (41750)
• United States
17 Jan 23
That was a wonderful day and you created some special memories with your grandson.
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@moffittjc (121715)
• Gainesville, Florida
21 Jan 23
That sounds like a beautiful area to hike. I would be in heaven if I lived out where you live.
