About Tree Climbing at Silver Falls

Tree Climbing at Silver Falls

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Experience the unforgettable adventure of climbing giant 300 foot old-growth trees at Silver Falls State Park.

This is one of the most unique activities in Oregon and top outdoor things to do near Portland. No experience required.

This is a unique adventure, family friendly experience, and a must do outdoor activity, that should be at the top of your list. This experience will give you unforgettable memories, views, perspectives of nature, and there is nothing else like it. You will learn how to ascend some of the tallest trees in the world, high into the canopy of rare giant old-growth trees and experience an adventure that seems to take you out of this world. Learn about unique ecology, animals, and plants related to old-growth forests.

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Reviews & Ratings

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5.0/5 TripAdvisor Traveler Rating based on 162 reviews
  • TripAdvisor Rating
    June 13, 2026
    Scenic788905

    Awesome experience!!

    The sunset climb was an incredible experience. We did this as a family (2 adults, 3 teens) to celebrate my son's graduation from high school. Our guide, Leo, was very kind and knowledgeable about the forest biology. I didn't even go all the way to the top (fear of heights) but I enjoyed being half way up the tree and seeing the forest from a different angle. My kids and husband really enjoyed the sunset from the top! It was very safe. The hike to and from the tree was also really nice. I would love to do this again! Highly recommend this unique experience!!!

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    June 12, 2026
    Sheary Clough S

    Trip of A Lifetime!

    I'm a 75 year old woman who climbed an Old Growth Douglas Fir tree and sat on one of its strong branches to do some sketching! How cool is that! After the practice climbs, I agreed with my sister that utilizing the assist so that we could make the most of our half day adventure to reach the branches of the main event tree by the creek made good sense. It's about 120' just to get to the first branches. Our guide Leo was tremendously patient, kind and friendly. A wealth of information about the correct and safe process, as well as the trees themselves. Ever since I read the book "The Wild Trees," by Richard Preston, I have wanted to climb a tall tree and Tree Climbing at Silver Falls was an excellent choice company! I'm already thinking I need to do some weight training focusing on my core strength, so that I can do this again without the assist. thank you Leo and Tree Climbing at Silver Falls for an experience of a lifetime!!!!

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    June 3, 2026
    Flyer12510283239

    Once in a Lifetime? Come back for seconds!

    Leo was a fantastic guide into this world aloft! As a lifelong but aging climber, I appreciated Leo's attention to detail and safety, and his patient commitment to making my climb work. With the mechanics in place and an ecosystem tutorial, we could turn our focus to the amazing vertically organic space around us! A bonus for me was that Leo has oriented his business around accessibility, making it a gateway for people of a variety of capacities, across age, fitness, physical ableness, and emotional readiness for the challenges of the vertical. A special business, a special guide, a special experience!

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    April 21, 2026
    Sugene Y

    Go climb a tree!

    Decided to climb a tree for my 49th birthday! It was harder than I expected, so I got quite a workout, but my teenage son didn't have any trouble at all. Our guide was very patient and encouraging. He also changed me into a different harness that worked better for me. I didn't make it all the way to the top, but I went high enough for my satisfaction (180 feet) and enjoyed just swinging around. I probably could have pushed myself to make it up to the top, but I'm glad I didn't. I was pretty sore afterwards (but my son wasn't). Normally I am scared of heights, but I wasn't scared at all.

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    April 11, 2026
    Escape13366286762

    Awesome family experience

    Our family had an awesome experience tree climbing with Leo as our guide. He's knowledgeable with safety & climbing techniques, thorough with his instructions, and thoughtful making sure that everyone has a good time. Thank you!

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