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hike: Salmon River Canyon

January 2, 2023

The Salmon River Canyon trail is usually snow-free in the winter, with higher water levels in the river and streams – and the forest at this time of year is lush with many shades of green.

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backpack: Salmon River Canyon in the spring

May 7, 2021

On this three day backpacking trip, the forecast called for rain, so we took a few tarps and waterproof gear and setup a basecamp at Goat Creek.

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hike: Salmon River Canyon

January 3, 2021

Hike beside the Salmon River through a mossy forest with old-growth cedar and fir, primitive campsites, and spring wildflowers to a canyon viewpoint above the river.

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backpack: Salmon River Canyon in the fall

October 4, 2019

Two nights of magical backpacking in a wet forest full of mushrooms and trees dripping with lichens.

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