Silver Falls
By Armen Suny · Last verified Oct 2026
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About Silver Falls
Silver Falls is on Fish Creek near Logjam Creek, about 4 miles north of Hyder in the Salmon River valley. Little is published about it, and no maintained trail to the falls is documented. Hyder is reached by road through Stewart, British Columbia.
Trail & Hike Details
Frequently Asked Questions
🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Silver Falls?
❌ Dogs are not allowed
Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?
🆖 No fees required
🏊 Is There Swimming at Silver Falls?
❌ Swimming is not allowed
When to Visit
Seasonal Access
The best time to visit is Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter.
Safety Information
Water temperature is currently 37°F — cold enough to cause numbness quickly. Avoid prolonged water contact and use caution near the falls.
Brown and black bears gather along Fish Creek during salmon runs, so carry bear protection and make noise.
Current Water Conditions
These readings come from the USGS gauge on Salmon River, 3.3 miles away, not on Silver Falls's own stream. Use them as a sign of whether the area is running wet or dry.
230 ft³/s
Current discharge — how much water is flowing
About average for this time of year
Based on 26 years of record
16.16 ft
Water depth at gauge
37°F
Dangerously coldRisk of cold shock
7-Day Discharge Trend
What does this mean for your visit?
Flow is about average for this time of year. Water temperature is dangerously cold at 37 degrees F, avoid prolonged contact. Expect murky visibility with reduced clarity and excellent dissolved oxygen levels. PH is normal at 7.8 and mineral content is typical.
Water Quality
Dissolved Oxygen
ExcellentSupports aquatic life
pH
NormalWithin healthy range (6.5-8.5)
Water Clarity
MurkyReduced visibility
Conductance
Dissolved minerals in the water
About This Gauge
7-Day Flow Outlook
Based on the USGS gauge SALMON R NR HYDER AK (5 km away).
Today
Barely Flowing
248 cfs
3/10Tomorrow
Low
252 cfs
4/10Thu
Low
245 cfs
4/10Fri
Low
239 cfs
4/10Sat
Low
240 cfs
4/10Sun
Low
246 cfs
4/10Mon
Low
239 cfs
4/10Best window: Tomorrow — low flow, light rain (trip score 4/10).
Best time of year: this gauge typically runs highest from mid June to early September, peaking in August.
How we calculate this
This is a transparent outlook, not a precise forecast. We take the waterfall's current flow strength (how it ranks against its historical normal for today, from the nearest USGS stream gauge), carry that ranking forward along the gauge's seasonal curve, and nudge it for forecast rain. Confidence is highest for the next day or two and falls further out. Always check official conditions and your own judgment before visiting — high flows can be dangerous.
Know when to go.
Get a free email alert when waterfalls near Hyder hit peak flow. We only send when conditions are worth the trip — no weekly newsletters, no spam.
Is Silver Falls Frozen?
Updated about 8 hours agoNot frozen highs above freezing lately
Silver Falls is not frozen right now; highs have been above freezing. Yesterday ran 45°F to 40°F.
- Days below freezing
- 0 of the last 14
- Current cold streak
- 0 days
- Freezing days ahead
- 0 of the next 7
- Flow
- 233 ft³/s
Winter safety. Frozen falls are the one waterfall trip with a documented injury pattern: falling ice, and ice-glazed rock and trail. Wear microspikes, keep well back from the base and from overhangs, and never walk out on ice over moving water.
Estimate from Open-Meteo daily temperatures at the falls, the LiDAR-measured facing direction, and the nearest stream gauge. It is a likelihood, not a report from the trail. See every frozen waterfall in Alaska.
Weather Forecast
The Terrain Around Silver Falls
High-resolution lidar hasn't been flown here yet, so this is the aerial view of the ground around the falls. Open the 3D view to tilt and spin the landscape.
The dot marks the waterfall. The frame is about a mile across.
Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.
Location & Access
Getting There
From the Cassiar Highway in British Columbia, take Highway 37A west to Stewart and continue into Hyder. The Salmon River Road runs north from Hyder up the valley toward Fish Creek and Salmon Glacier. No trailhead for the falls is documented.
Get Directions on Google MapsElevation
436 feet above sea level
Coordinates
55.978608° N, -130.053744° W
Visitor Tips & Gear
Ask locally in Hyder or Stewart about access before searching for the falls.
Where to Stay
Guesthouse Austria
Historic Hotel Bayview
Stewart Mountain Lodge
The Cabin
Browse vacation cabins and private rentals nearby
Unique outdoor stays — tents, yurts, and treehouses
Rent a campervan or RV for your waterfall road trip
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Nearby Attractions
Fish Creek Wildlife Observation Site (Tongass National Forest), about 3 miles past Hyder, where tickets are required from July 15 to September 20; Salmon Glacier is about 20 miles farther up the road.
Wildlife
Bears, wolves and salmon use Fish Creek from July through mid-September.
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