Salmon River Trail #742
7.5 mi
Distance
3 hrs 41 min
Time
terrain
1,028 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a moderate out and back trail in Mount Hood National Forest.
This trail goes by Salmon Butte Trailhead, Salmon River Trailhead (West), and Green Canyon Campground.
Getting Started
Drive Highway 26 from the last traffic light in Sandy 16.8 miles and then turn right in Welches on the Salmon River Road.
Proceed 5.0 miles on this road to the parking pullouts on the left and right side of the road before the Salmon River Bridge. This trailhead is officially signposted as the "Salmon River West Trailhead."
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Public Tracks
Salmon River @ Mt. Hood
Almost made to viewpoint. Salmon spawn in October and are visible.
Goat Creek Return
Somehow we took a way back that had less exposure than the way up.
