Have 2 to 3 hours?

Here are a couple of suggested options to take dogs for a hike at Silver Falls: (click here for a map of all the pet-friendly trails)

 1. Catamount Trail

  • Distance: 7 miles

  • Configuration: out and back

  • Difficulty: moderate

  • Elevation gain: 600 ft

  • Trailhead: 214 Trailhead

highlights:

  • Look for impressive snags with woodpecker excavations

  • multi-use trail for Mountain Bikes; always give bikes right of way

  • can alternately return to 214 Trailhead on House Mountain Rd

 
 

2. bike path

  • Distance: 3.5 miles

  • Configuration: lollipop loop

  • Difficulty: easy

  • Elevation gain: 100 ft

  • Trailhead:

    • South Falls Historic District

    • Campground

highlights:

  • Paved trail through forested setting

  • Western Hemlocks, Douglas-fir, Vine Maple,