Near Silver Cascade Falls Trail
FSR 380 aka High Drive. Gravel roadway currently not open to motorized vehicles.
Near Silver Cascade Falls Trail
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Near Silver Cascade Falls Trail
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Silver Cascade Falls Trail

3.6 (5 Ratings)
This trail heads up the stairs from Helen Hunt Falls.
0.3
mi
Distance
281
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
River/CreekWaterfall
Access Issues
Park Hours: May 1 to October 31 from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. November 1 to April 30 from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Owners must remove pet waste. No alcohol consumption, camping, littering or dumping, or discharge of firearms. Climbing with a permit only.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.29mi
Distance
281ft
Elevation Gain
13ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
7,551ft
High Point
7,265ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the sign at the Helen Hunt Falls Visitors Center, the Silver Cascade Falls Trail is 0.3 miles one-way. The trail gains about 200 ft. in elevation with some sections of slippery gravel so appropriate footwear is recommended.

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Contributors
Jason Erickson