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Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness
The steep, forested ridges and valleys of the 62,455-acre Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness are located 55 miles southeast of Portland and about 15 miles southeast of Sandy.
While a few peaks such as Old Baldy, Salmon Butte and Huckleberry Mountain provide panoramic vistas, more typical of this area is the dense forest. In some canyons towering pockets of old-growth forest remain, protected from historic forest fires. Many unusual rock formations, such as prominent cliffs, volcanic dikes, and pinnacles add to the scenery.
Eagle Creek and Salmon River, the two major drainages in the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness, support healthy native fisheries.
The Salmon River Trail receives most of the recreational use in the Wilderness. The trail follows the course of the river up a steep rugged gorge, and passes, but not within sight of, a series of waterfalls.
- Key access points: Trail and trailhead access information
At a Glance
| Permit Info: | Free, self-issued Wilderness permits are required when provided at a trail portal from May 15 thru October 15. |
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| Closest Towns: | Welches, OR |
| Passes: | Some trailheads require a day use fee. View a list of available Recreation Passes that may be used in lieu of day use fee payment. |
| Information Center: | Zigzag Ranger District: (503) 622-3191 |
General Information
Directions:Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness are located 55 miles southeast of Portland and about 15 miles southeast of Sandy.
Maps of 2009 Wilderness Additions
- Salmon Huckleberry Wilderness--Alder Creek (PDF File)
- Salmon Huckleberry Wilderness--Eagle Creek (PDF File)
- Salmon Huckleberry Wilderness--Hunchback Mountain (PDF File)
- Salmon Huckleberry Wilderness--Inch Creek (PDF File)
- Salmon Huckleberry Wilderness--Meadows (PDF File)
- Salmon Huckleberry Wilderness--Mirror Lake (PDF File)
Topo Maps
Government Camp, Rhododendron, Three Lynx High Rock, Wildcat Mountain, Wolf Peak. Download free U.S. Forest Service Topo maps.
Looking for maps?
Check out our Maps & Publications page.
Wilderness.net
Go to Wilderness.net for online maps and other important Wilderness information.
General Notes:
Trails that access Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness:
From Portland via Highway 26:
- Bonanza Trail #786
- Boulder Ridge Trail #783A
- Cool Creek Trail #794
- Douglas Trail #781
- Eagle Creek Trail #501
- Green Canyon Way Trail #793A
- Hunchback Trail #793
- Kinzel Lake Trail #665
- Linney Creek Trail #499
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McIntyre Ridge Trail #782 - also accessed from Douglas Trail #783
- Salmon Butte Trail #791
- Salmon River Trail #742
From Hood River via Highway 35/US-26, or from Portland or Estacada via Highway 224:
Other trails within Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness:
- Salmon Mountain Trail #787 - accessed from Plaza Trail #783
- Wildcat Mountain Trail #781F - accessed from Douglas Trail #781
Activities
River and Stream Fishing
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Horse Riding
Alerts & Warnings
- Sandstone Fire closure on Clackamas River RD
- Whisky Creek Fire closures; includes PCT detour
- Sno-Park Permits required Nov. 1 thru Apr. 30
- Front desks closed Sept. 26
- Summit Rest Area closing for improvements Sept. 4 to 24
- Dog River Trailhead temporary closure
- Access to LaDee Flats temporarily limited
- Roadwork may impact Lake Harriet access this summer
- Bridge closures on the Barlow Road
