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Silver Falls SP
Posted: March 24th, 2023, 6:23 pm
by drm
Re: Silver Falls SP
Posted: March 30th, 2023, 6:15 am
by Water
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.
cheers
Re: Silver Falls SP
Posted: March 31st, 2023, 7:20 am
by drm
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.
Re: Silver Falls SP
Posted: April 1st, 2023, 9:38 pm
by leiavoia
Can you tell me a bit more about the cabins? Link for more info?
Re: Silver Falls SP
Posted: April 2nd, 2023, 7:48 am
by drm
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.