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Backpacker Magazine Portland: Old Salmon River Trail 

Hike along a renowned Salmon River on this 5-mile trip through a moss-covered virgin forest to salmon spawning pools, whitewater drops, and hollowed out Douglas firs large enough to resemble caves.


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Author: Backpacker Magazine
Date: 20 Jun 2005 2:02:43 PM
Activity: Backpacking
State: Oregon (OR)
Distance: 2.49 mi  (Change units)
Survey Elevation: Total Gain: 471 ft
Total Loss: 562 ft
Net Change: -91 ft
Difficulty: 5 / 10
Tags: Backpacking, Portland, Oregon, Welches
Rating:   1 rating(s) Rate it

TO TRAILHEAD: US 26 E for 36 miles to Salmon River Rd. Turn R, drive 6.5 miles and park in small lot on left. Trailhead is on R.

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Distance: 2.49 mi Points: 244
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Old Salmon River Track

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OSR001

Location: 45.309311, -121.942314
Old Salmon River Trail: Path quickly turns R and heads down switchbacks

OSR002

Location: 45.306660, -121.940742
Jog L and cross bridge over a gurgling tributary

OSR003

Location: 45.301392, -121.939568
Campsite on L; salmon spawning spot in river; great rapids up 25 yards

OSR004

Location: 45.299194, -121.939545
Sidetrip: Turn L to see a giant Western red cedar; return to main trail and continue S

OSR005

Location: 45.296177, -121.940392
Continue straight, skipping boulders across river

OSR006

Location: 45.292477, -121.941086
Turn L onto blacktop for 100 yards, then take second dirt trail on R back toward the river

OSR007

Location: 45.287361, -121.940666
A cathedral grove of old-growth Douglas firs on the L

OSR008

Location: 45.285122, -121.942879
Campground tucked away in the old growth; nice set of cascades in river

OSR009

Location: 45.281284, -121.941597
Left onto blacktop; climbers use rock wall across road for training; drop back onto the trail on R after 150 yards

OSR010

Location: 45.278870, -121.940384
Upper trailhead; return to car or extend trip up Salmon River Canyon for 10.8 mi. to Trillium Lake for an overnight

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