Middle North Falls facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Middle North Falls |
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Middle North Falls panorama
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| Location | Silver Falls State Park |
| Coordinates | 44°53′19″N 122°38′35″W / 44.88861°N 122.64306°W |
| Type | Plunge |
| Elevation | 1,149 ft (350 m) |
| Total height | 106 ft (32 m) |
| Average flow rate |
100 cu ft/s (2.8 m3/s) |
Middle North Falls is a beautiful waterfall located in Silver Falls State Park in Oregon, USA. This amazing park is found at the east end of Salem, in Marion County. It sits in a special area where the Mount Hood National Forest meets the Middle Santiam Wilderness. Middle North Falls is one of many stunning waterfalls in the park, including South Falls, Lower South Falls, Drake Falls, and Lower North Falls.
Discovering Middle North Falls
Middle North Falls is a "plunge" waterfall. This means the water falls straight down from the top without touching the rock behind it. It drops an impressive 106 feet (about 32 meters)! The water comes from the North Fork Silver Creek.
Where is Middle North Falls?
You can find Middle North Falls in the northern part of Silver Falls State Park. It's part of the famous Trail of Ten Falls. This trail is a popular hiking path that takes you past many different waterfalls. Middle North Falls is also along the Winter Falls Loop.
What Makes Middle North Falls Unique?
One of the coolest things about Middle North Falls is that you can walk behind it! There's a special trail that leads right behind the curtain of falling water. This trail is a dead-end, meaning you walk in and then walk back out the same way. It's built just so visitors can get an amazing view from behind the waterfall. This unique feature makes Middle North Falls a favorite spot for many visitors to the park.
