Trail #75 Salt Creek

General trail guide for Morrison Creek area. Trails include: Snipes Mountain #11, Gotchen Creek #40, Buck Creek #54, Pine Way #71, Cold Springs #72, Crofton Butte #73, and Salt Creek #75.

Area Status: Open

This Trail Open to Hiker and Equestrian Use.

Salt Creek Trail enters Mt Adams Wilderness to offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Beginning from Salt Creek Trailhead on Forest Road 8031, this lightly used trail follows Road 060 (closed to vehicle travel) for 1 mile, then enters the Mt. Adams Wilderness.

The trail travels through large open timber following the Salt Creek drainage, passing several beaver ponds and meadows. As you hike a long the trail near the beaver pond expect to see elk, deer, beaver, and eagles. The trail is maintained for 3 miles, ending near the confluence of Cascade and Salt Creeks.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	06/28/2023: Trail is accessible and snow free, but may not not logged out for the 2023 season. Contact Mt. Adams Ranger District for current info. 509-395-3402.
Fees:	No fee
Permit Info:	Wilderness Permit Required. Free self-issue Wilderness Permit available at trailhead.
Usage:	Light
Restrictions:	Wilderness Regulations apply
Closest Towns:	Trout Lake, WA
Water:	Treat all non potable water before consuming.
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Mt. Adams Ranger District

General Information

Directions:

Salt Creek Trailhead

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Day Hiking

Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:

Trailhead: Salt Creek

See activity description under Backpacking.

Backpacking

Recreation areas with activity Backpacking:

Trailhead: Salt Creek

Beginning from Road 8031, this lightly used trail follows Road 060 (closed to vehicle travel) for 1 mile, then enters the Mt. Adams Wilderness. The trail travels through large open timber following the Salt Creek drainage, passing several beaver ponds and meadows.