2024-July: OR: Salem and Silver Falls State Park-10 Falls trail loop/Level 2 up

Day 2 of HikingOC 2024 Oregon Summer Trip with Mountains and Waterfalls/4D/3N/Levels 2 to 3! https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/301212922/

PLEASE READ: RSVP is NOT SECURED a space. Please contact the host via message, email or in person to discuss more about the trip!

General Rating/Difficulty: Levels 2 and up: pace, elevation and distance. CLICK RATING TABLE to read more about hiking skill levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating

Today will be a day hiking Silver Falls State Park and sunset time in Oregon capital town: Salem.
For hiking: total in the day about 3-10 miles. Below info for Silver Falls State Park 10 Falls trail
Duration: 4-5 hours.
Length: 7.4 miles round-trip
Difficulty: Moderate.
Elevation: 1100ft gain

More info:
https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=151
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/trail-of-ten-falls-canyon-trail
https://www.pickyourown.org/cherry-orchards/ORsalem-cherries.php
https://thatoregonlife.com/2024/03/salem-oregon-ranks-top-10-in-usa-family-friendly-travel-destinations/

GOOD TO KNOW Wear good traction hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen, bring plenty of water, snacks, a light lunch and Ten Essentials: link (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234)

Check here for weather forecast
https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/us/or/salem

REMINDER : By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings

> YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
> YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY
> Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, snake bites, mountain lions or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike