Lower South Falls, Plunge waterfall in Silver Falls State Park, Oregon, US.
Lower South Falls descends 177 feet over a broad basalt ledge, creating a vertical curtain of water that maintains its width throughout all seasons.
Local photographer June Drake discovered and named Lower South Falls in the 1880s while documenting the natural features of Silver Falls State Park.
The Trail of Ten Falls incorporates Lower South Falls as part of a system that connects multiple waterfalls through preserved natural pathways.
Visitors reach Lower South Falls through a half-mile walk from the main parking area, following signs and maintained trails within Silver Falls State Park.
The path leads behind the waterfall through a stone-walled passage, allowing visitors to experience the cascade from an interior perspective.
Location: Marion County
GPS coordinates: 44.88537,-122.66102
Latest update: March 12, 2025 08:51
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