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Old Salmon River Trail #742A
This trail is very kid-friendly. Only 1.9 miles long, it parallels the wild and scenic Salmon River. Although this trail is near the road, the closeness and constant sound of the river as well as the old-growth features of the forest make this one of the most outstanding hikes on the Zigzag Ranger District.
Other than a short hill on each end, this is a relatively flat trail. It has several bridges that cross small creeks. It does pop up onto the road a couple of times, as the trail is located on a narrow slice of land between the Salmon River and Salmon River Road.
Trail Description and Map (PDF File)
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Winter access to Salmon River Road trailheads may be limited. County plowing stops at the junction of Salmon River Road and Welches Road. |
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| Closest Towns: | Welches, OR |
| Passes: | A valid Recreation Pass is required to park at the Old Salmon River Trailhead. |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Zigzag Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:From Sandy, OR - follow US Hwy 26 17.3 miles east. Then turn south on Salmon River Road (Forest Road 2618) following it 2.6 miles to the first trailhead access.
Other access points lie further along Salmon River Road on the pullout areas on the right-hand shoulder. The southern end of the trail is 2.4 miles past the first along Salmon River Road and is just before a bridge across the river.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Day Hiking
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Backpacking
Viewing Plants
Picnicking
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