1.8 hr
Overview
The federally-designated Wild and Scenic Salmon River issues from the Palmer Snowfield on Mount Hood and runs for 33 pristine miles. This forested recreation area right off of Highway 26 is overseen by the Bureau of Land Management and is the last developed public access to the Salmon River before its confluence with the Sandy River. A network of trails with interpretive signs runs through the shady forest to a wetland, a salmon spawning creek, the ruins of a mill, and the Salmon River itself: the hike described takes advantage of most of the trails here, but most visitors restrict themselves to the popular Wetlands and Cascade Streamwatch Loops (about 1.75 miles for both). The recreation area is set up for day-long visits using outdoor kitchens and sports fields. In the fall, spawning salmon, especially coho, can be seen from the banks of the Salmon River here.
Trail Stats
7.1 km
12 m
376 m
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