Salome Wilderness Area

This Wilderness was established in 1984 and contains approximately 18,530 acres, with a major canyon running practically its entire length. The upper reaches of Salome Creek and Workman Creek are small perennial streams snaking their way through the bottom of this scenic canyon. Pools of water can be found nearly all year. Cross-country travel is very difficult.

Elevations range from 2,600 feet at the lower end of Salome Creek to 6,500 feet on Hopkins Mountain. Spring and fall are ideal times to visit this area; however, trails are rare and access to the wilderness is limited.

A group size of no more than 15 people and no more than 15 head of pack or saddle animals of any type is enforced within this wilderness year-round.

A Recreation Opportunity Guide (11 pages) is available from the Pleasant Valley Ranger Station.

Visit our on-line MAP to get an overview of the Salome Wilderness and its trails.

Trails:

• Jug Trail #61
• Boyer Trail #148
• Hell's Hole Trail #284
• A Cross TH
• Boyer TH
• Reynold's TH

Our WILDERNESS FAQs page has answers to the most commonly asked questions regarding Wilderness Areas.

Activities such as prospecting and treasure troving are limited. For more information, go to Other Wilderness Activities.

All of our Wilderness Areas adhere to the LEAVE NO TRACE policy.

OTHER WILDERNESS RESOURCES

• www.wilderness.net