Portland · Mt. Hood National Forest
Salmon River West Trailhead
This trail accesses the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness Area and travels through mossy old growth forest 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 severa…
This trail accesses the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness Area and travels through mossy old growth forest 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 making this trail an excellent choice for backpacking. Provides access to: Salmon River Trail (west access point to the Salmon River Trail). Provides parking for roughly 10 medium sized vehicles. PICNIC TABLE, TOILET, INTERPERTIVE SIGN, GARBAGE CAN MAY15-OCT1
Getting there
To reach Salmon River West trailhead From Portland, OR - Travel 17.3 miles east of Sandy on US Hwy 26. Turn right (south) on Salmon River road and follow it for 5 miles to the parking area. The Salmon River West trailhead is on the left (east) side of the road just north of the bridge.
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Managed by USDA Forest Service. Conditions change. Check with the managing agency before you travel. Map.