Silver Falls State Park Hike

Program: Hiking with AWL!
Difficulty: Beginner
Trip Date: 10/17/2026
Ages: All ages  *participants under 18 years old MUST be accompanied by an adult
Cost: Free without shuttle (Suggested donation $10), $20 with shuttle
Free for Pacific University Students and Faculty.

Program Description:

Grab a friend and join us for a stroll through scenic Silver Falls State Park! This park has meandering paths through dense Douglas Fir forest and offers stunning waterfall views. The trip is open to the public, inclusive, and accessible to people of all abilities. We specialize in creating a welcome space for diverse sets of needs.

Accessibility: 

The trip is open to the public, inclusive, and accessible to people of all abilities. We specialize in creating a welcome space for diverse sets of needs. We plan to explore the North Rim trail, which is the park's accessible (compacted gravel) trail, and continue on from there. 

Transportation:

Participants can meet our team on-site at the North Canyon Day-Use Area, or shuttle with AWL from the Beaverton Transit Center (4108 SW Lombard Ave, Beaverton, OR 97005) to the park for a $20 fee. Please note that our bus is lift-equipped with space for 2 wheelchair users.

If you would like to ride with AWL to Silver Falls State Park, please register for the "General Admission - WITH shuttle" option.

Itinerary:

8:30 AM - Shuttle pick up at Milky Way, Pacific University

9:00 AM - Shuttle pick up at Beaverton Transit Center

10:45 AM - Arrive at Silver Falls State Park - North Canyon Day-use area

11:00 AM - Time to hike!

1:00 PM - Return to North Canyon Day-use Area, Closing circle

1:30 PM - Shuttle departs Silver Falls State Park

3:00 PM - Shuttle drop off at Beaverton Transit Center

3:30 PM - Shuttle drop off at Pacific University

Inclusions:

• Certified guides

• Trip planning & logistics

• Location permits

Exclusions:

• Lunch/snacks/beverages

Packing List:

• Durable, close-toed shoes for hiking, such as tennis shoes, running shoes, or hiking boots.
• Avoid wearing cotton if possible. Instead, try to wear synthetic materials such as fleece that will dry quicker and keep you warmer. 
• Backpack for personal belongings
• Water bottle
• Snacks, lunch for after 
• Rain gear 
• Warm layers
• Dry clothes to change into afterward in case of rain.

Next steps:

1. Review AWL's Essential Eligibility Criteria and Cancellation Policies
   
2. Register! - Click the red REGISTER HERE button to complete your registration
3. Look for a confirmation email ensuring that your registration is complete!

Participants will receive a registration email after they've completed the registration process. Liability Waivers and Gear Request Forms will be linked in the confirmation email. Participants MUST sign the electronic waiver and complete a gear request at least 7 days prior to the trip. If the participant signs the waiver or completes a gear request after this time frame, then we may not be able to accommodate any specific needs on the trip. If the participant fails the sign the waiver, they will not be permitted to join the trip.