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This information is a public record of the 1979 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
check with the trail manager for updated details before visiting.

Salmon River Trail

USDA Forest Service Backcountry Trail
  • Length
    14.6 miles
  • Elevation Gain
    --
  • Route Type
    out & back

This trail accesses the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness and travels through mossy old-growth forests next to the wild and scenic Salmon River.

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Photo by Ken Squiers.
Photo by Ken Squiers.
Photo by Ken Squires.
Photo by Ken Squires.
Tree Fungus. Photo by Ken Squires.
Tree Fungus. Photo by Ken Squires.
Toadstool. Photo by Ken Squires.
Toadstool. Photo by Ken Squires.
Crawfish. Photo by Ken Squires.
Crawfish. Photo by Ken Squires.
Photo by Ken Squires.
Photo by Ken Squires.
Photo by Ken Squires.
Photo by Ken Squires.

Photo by Ken Squiers.
Photo by Ken Squiers.
Photo by Ken Squiers.
Photo by Ken Squiers.
  • Photo by Ken Squiers.
  • Photo by Ken Squiers.
  • Photo by Ken Squires.
  • Tree Fungus. Photo by Ken Squires.
  • Toadstool. Photo by Ken Squires.
  • Crawfish. Photo by Ken Squires.
  • Photo by Ken Squires.
  • Photo by Ken Squires.
  • Photo by Ken Squiers.

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Location: Backcountry/Wilderness, Salmon River Road.

  • States: Oregon
  • Counties: Clackamas

This trail accesses the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness and travels through mossy old-growth forests next to the wild and scenic Salmon River. Chinook and Coho salmon, along with Steelhead, Rainbow, and Cutthroat trout are found in the river. There are several established campsites along the way for backpackers.

The trail begins at Salmon River Road and ends at Mud Creek-Forest Road 2656-380. Salmon River Trail #742 climbs along the north shoulder of Salmon River contouring in and out of side drainages.

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Allowed Uses:

Swimming Dogs, on leash Hiking/Walking

Other Activities

  • Camping
  • Wildlife viewing / observation

Public Contact

Mike Tippie
Mount Hood National Forest
16400 Champion Way
Sandy, OR 97030
(503) 668-1788

Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.

More Details

  • Elevation (low): --
  • Elevation (high): --
  • Elevation (cumulative): --
  • Part of a Trail System? No
  • Surface (primary): Soil
  • Surfaces (additional): --
  • Tread Width (average): 24"
  • Tread Width (minimum): --
  • Running length (minimum): --
  • Tread Grade (average, percent): --
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  • Cross-slope (average, percent): --
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  • Certified as an NRT
    Dec 12, 1979
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