Stride with Pride: Silver Falls Winter Festival & Hike

Join Queer Mountaineers for a fall waterfall hike at Silver Falls State Park

It's waterfall hiking season! Join Queer Mountaineers for a visit to Siver Falls State Park. The Winter Festival will also be happening which has various crafts, interactive games, and activities. We will decide as a group whether we want to hike the full short loop or just a small portion and have the opportunity to enjoy the festival activities as well. Foods, warm beverages, and snacks are available at the lodge.

Plan to meet at the trailhead at 10:30am and begin hiking by 10:45am. We will hike up to 5 miles with about 900 feet of elevation gain.

We will be hiking rain or shine so please pack for the weather accordingly. The event will only be cancelled if the weather is severe or road/trail conditions seem unsafe. As a reminder, pets and other animals should be left at home unless they are a service animals.

Trail is known for being very wet this time of year with large puddles. Boots, rain jacket, gloves, and trekking poles are strongly recommended.

Trail Information: Trail of Ten Falls (Short Loop) on AllTrails

Gear Needed: Day pack with 10 essentials, hiking shoes with good traction, snacks, 3L of water, warm layers, rain jacket. Trekking poles, rain pants, and a waterproof pack cover are optional, but may be good to have.

Travel Information: An Oregon State Parks day use parking permit can be purchased in the parking lot for $10, or you can use an Oregon State Parks annual pass. You will receive an email with a link to carpool before the event.

Mandatory Waiver Needed to Attend: Click here to sign waiver

Donation Ticketing: Donations encouraged to attend, but absolutely not required if a barrier. If this is a barrier to entry, please let us know at queer.mountaineers@icloud.com.

Registration closes 12/12/2025. You will receive a reminder email with the waiver, a carpool signup, and any updates the day before the event.