Comments | katsurian: Silver Creek Falls

katsurian

Silver Creek Falls

Dec 17, 2010 18:59

With a record rainfall earlier this week and two days with over an inch of rain, I thought that this would be a great time to hike the 8 mile loop and view the waterfalls around Silver Creek. How little did I know...
The digital display in Silverton read 32 degrees, right at the freezing level, so I knew the trails might be icy.

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katsurian December 18 2010, 06:13:04 UTC

Thanks, I had some fun playing around with angles and camera settings trying to get all the rainbow colors to show up.

I usually go out there several times a year - rainy season, shady season, and rainy season. haha I think a few degrees warmer would be better so that there's no chance of running into icy trails but yeah, I prefer hiking in the colder weather.

I probably should have iced it, huh? :)

zebulen December 18 2010, 13:56:57 UTC

This one is my favorite:

http://pics.livejournal.com/katsurian/pic/001xr1fd/

Are the trails pretty quiet this time of year?

katsurian December 18 2010, 14:36:38 UTC

Yes, I met 5 people on the trail. Two were together and one was a park ranger.

zebulen December 18 2010, 15:42:33 UTC

A park ranger at Silver Creek Falls. That's the job I need to get. :)

katsurian December 18 2010, 17:52:07 UTC

There you go, lots of State and National Parks around here! :)

elyse December 18 2010, 16:51:29 UTC

Oh wow, these are STUNNING. I want to go!

But falling? Noooo D: Glad you're okay aside from a little soreness!

katsurian December 18 2010, 17:49:17 UTC

A sunshiny morning in March, April, or May ought to bring about the same conditions without the icy...benefits? Road trip! :)

Yeah, that was scary, sliding towards the edge of the trail with no way of stopping. I'm fortunate that it wasn't all rocky and straight down the side of a cliff. Maybe I should start out at the other end of the park so I can climb up the path instead of sliding down it. haha

sillyliss December 18 2010, 17:55:02 UTC

These pictures are amazing. I can only imagine what it looked like in person.

That ice skating adventure sounds a little bit terrifying. If you need a new coat, I can get you in to the employee store at Columbia Sports... ;)

katsurian December 18 2010, 19:07:54 UTC

Bright and shiny! :)

It was that. Told Mom when I got home that this was the reason I let her know when and where I'm going hiking so she'll know where to send Search & Rescue to find me if I don't come home.
Leather coats for $20 at http://www.leatherthatworks.com/ or an excuse to go to Seaside. And just down the road is Cannon Beach with both Haystack Rock and the Needles, as I search for that next picture taking excursion! lol