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Summary: If you have older folks or little ones in your party, this is a great walk that allows you to enjoy the beauty of the Salmon River without much strain. Getting from the parking area to the trail is steep, but the trail is relatively flat the whole way. There are plenty of places to rest, or even camp. You'll pass through one campground near the end of the trail so be prepared to greet the person camped closest to the trail! There are quiet pools, some whitewater, and a pleasant sound as the trail stays close to the river most of the way.The trail goes along a paved road for a few yards twice, so watch the little ones. You'll end at the bridge where the Upper Salmon trail picks up. You could park one vehicle up the trail if you wanted to do a point to point, but the trail is so mild that the walk back is no trouble at all. You'll probably see a fly fisherman or two. Take a lunch and enjoy a stop along the way. Dave (7) gives this one a big double thumbs up. Trailhead: Head out east on Highway 26 from Portland or Gresham toward Mt. Hood. The turnoff from Highway 26 is about 15-16 miles east of Sandy, just past the Wildwood Recreation area. There is a light at Welches Rd. Take a right here - there is a Thriftway store on your left. Follow Welches Rd. approximately 3 miles to the trail head. There is vehicle parking on the right hand side or west side of the road. There are actually two trailheads approxiamtely 1/4 mile apart. The long./lat. in this report is for the second one in. Getting to the trail is a bit steep right at the start, but that's the worst spot on the whole trail. A Northwest Forest Pass is required for parking - $5/day or $30.00 for an annual pass. (Lat:45.30431 Lon:-121.94085) Trail Guides for Old Salmon River Trail, near Welches, OR: Pacific Northwest Hiking 1000 Hikes in OR and WA by Ron C. Judd and Dan A. Nelsen (Avalon Travel Publishing) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Ranger Contact: Mt Hood Nat'l Froest Info Ctr., Welches, OR - 503-622-7674 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Steve Snyder, who has posted 13 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 2 of 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Chris on 3/15/2005 This hike is an old standby for me to get out of the city and into the wild, even though it parallels a road closely. I am always amazed as to how lush this forest is and how green, no matter the season. The downsides are the hoardes of people. I once got stuck behind a group of high schoolers from Ohio. I don't mean a handful of kids hiking the trail, I mean a school bus load field trip. It's hard to pass 30 single file lined people one at a time, especially since they don't know you're behind them. Anyway, that's a rare occurance (and I don't think a legal one either). The other potential "downside" is that, in any kind of wet weather, this trail is MUDDY! Bring the right shoes and all is well. 
Reviewed by Kristen on 2/28/2004 Nice easy hike, beautiful scenery and old growth forest made my fall in the river well worth it. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Oregon Hiking, Oregon Trails, Oregon Hikes, Clackamas County Hiking, Clackamas County Trails, Clackamas County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||