Salmon River West Trailhead
This trail accesses the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness 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 dispersed campsites along the way making this trail an excellent choice for backpacking. The Salmon River West Trailhead is the primary access point to the Salmon River Trail.
Provides access to:
- Salmon River Trail #742
Amenities: Picnic table, toilet, interpretive sign, & garbage can from May 1 - October 31. Parking available for roughly 10 medium-sized vehicles.
General Information
Federal Recreation Passes required as a form of fee payment.
Wilderness restrictions apply in Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness. Please practice leave no trace principles - pack out everything you packed in!
Day Use:
Peak Season (05/15 - 10/01): $5/vehicle/day.
Northwest Forest Passes are Honored for Day Use: $30/annual.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r6/passes-permits/recreation/?cid=fsbdev2_027010
Interagency Recreation Passes are Honored for Day Use.
store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes
Purchase a Digital Day Use Pass: https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/74423
OR
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.
REQUIRED (11/01 ¿¿¿ 04/30): Oregon State Sno-Park Permit; $4/day; $9/three day (consecutive); $25/annual.
https://dmv2u.oregon.gov/eServices/_/
$5/vehicle/day from May 1 to October 31.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 45.28555556
Longitude: -121.9438889
Directions
From Welches: Turn right (south) on Salmon River Rd. 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.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
