Been many years but I went back, got one of the one cheapo but nice cabins. Did the Trail of 10 Falls, and later, the 214 trail, which is a nice but plain forest hike. Funny that I did Eagle Creek here and less than a week later, that hike. The two best waterfall hikes in the state I would guess.
16 second video from behind Lower North
Silver Falls SP
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cabin looks luxurious by lookout and camping standards
Had to lookup the 214 hike. Earlier this year (January?) we did Buck Mountain loop which starts at the Howard Creek TH and while it is indeed 'just a woods hike', on the backend of it there was a ton of impressive old growth my family and I raved about. Some truly massive trees. Also saw just about nobody. 2 equestrians and I think 2-3 hikers earlier on. Otherwise it felt like we were the only people out there on a Saturday afternoon--I was surprised.
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Had to lookup the 214 hike. Earlier this year (January?) we did Buck Mountain loop which starts at the Howard Creek TH and while it is indeed 'just a woods hike', on the backend of it there was a ton of impressive old growth my family and I raved about. Some truly massive trees. Also saw just about nobody. 2 equestrians and I think 2-3 hikers earlier on. Otherwise it felt like we were the only people out there on a Saturday afternoon--I was surprised.
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But this cabin just wasn't that much more expensive than camping. Of course everybody camping this time of year was in an RV - they probably had it even better than I did. But it's a lot better than a soggy tent.
My comment about the forest hike was because I comparing it with the Trail of Ten Falls, which I had just finished before lunch.
My comment about the forest hike was because I comparing it with the Trail of Ten Falls, which I had just finished before lunch.
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Can you tell me a bit more about the cabins? Link for more info?
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The cabins are basically heated, lighted, and dry, with a table and chairs. No water or bathrooms, no cooking inside. You use typical campground bathrooms down the road. There is a covered porch. The heat is electric wall heaters. Two small rooms, sleeps up to six people. Some cabins are ADA accessible and maybe some looked a little bigger. Some allow pets and are a little more expensive for that. They have a four-digit combination that you use to open the front door.
Some state parks have yurts instead of cabins, which I have not yet tried. For me, these facilities are good for off- or shoulder-season visits.
Some state parks have yurts instead of cabins, which I have not yet tried. For me, these facilities are good for off- or shoulder-season visits.