Salmon River Gorge
April 1983 Expedition
Salmon River Gorge
 

      
Beyond Rolling Riffle Camp,
      the Salmon River Trail climbs abruptly to the high bluffs that
      rise above the Salmon River Gorge. As the trail crests the first
      set of bluffs, the roar of Final and Frustration falls can be
      plainly heard echoing from the gorge, far below. This part of
      the Salmon River Trail is heavily visited, and a number of use
      paths have been worn into the soft scree on the bluffs, as hikers
      attempt to catch a glimpse of the roaring lower group of waterfalls.


      
As a result, this has become
      one of the most dangerous parts of the trail, and at least one
      hiker has been killed while trying to view Final Falls from these
      heights. Though the various criss-crossing use paths to the viewpoints
      below the bluffs seem to offer safe passage, they should only
      be attempted by the most sure-footed, and then with great caution,
      particularly during spring and early summer.


These photos are ©Tom Kloster 1983, 
and may not be reproduced or used without permission

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