Salmon
West Boundary Road Bridge to Q-100 Bridge
| Difficulty | II(IV) |
| Length | 8.9 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 40 fpm |
| Reach Info Last Updated | May 20, 2025 |
River Description
Most of the run is low gradient class II, but it starts out with a short gorge. Beware of large wood after you've passed through the gorge.
Access: At mile 137.5 on Highway 101 take FR 21 east (this is also marked as West Boundary Road). Follow FR 21 4.4 miles to the put-in bridge across the Salmon River. The takeout is the Q-1000 bridge across the Salmon River.
For current information on roads check the Olympic National Forest web site (check rec reports for Pacific Ranger District - South) or call 360-956-2400
for additional information see
- Korb, G. 1997. A paddlers guide to the Olympic Peninsula. third edition.
- Pacific Ranger District, South - USFS Olympic National Forest web site
River Features
Forest Road 21 Bridge Put-In
At mile 137.5 on Highway 101 take FR 21 east (this is also marked as West Boundary Road). Follow FR 21 4.4 miles to the put-in bridge across the Salmon River.
Q-1000 Bridge Take-Out
The takeout is the Q-1000 bridge across the Salmon River.
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