Salmon River Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 110 ft high | New York
0.4 mi round trip
Salmon River Falls Hike at a Glance
The Salmon River Falls hike via the Salmon River Falls Accessible Trail is 0.4 mi round trip.
| Falls height | About 110 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Salmon River Falls Accessible Trail |
| Distance | 0.4 mi round trip |
Your time: about 10 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed). A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 80 kcal. No elevation gain is published for this route, so climbing time isn’t included.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 0.4 mi distance for this hike is verified (dec.ny.gov), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Salmon River Falls
Salmon River Falls is a waterfall in New York, about 110 feet high, on land managed by NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. Its height is from dec.ny.gov.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Salmon River Falls Accessible Trail: 0.4 miles round trip, from Falls Road Parking. Distance from dec.ny.gov.
Before You Go
- There is no fee. (dec.ny.gov)
- Pets must be kept under control and on a leash while other forest users are around. (dec.ny.gov)
- The Gorge Trail and River Bed Trail are closed from November 15 to May 1 and during high water. (dec.ny.gov)
- Access is prohibited within 15 feet of the falls edge and all cliff edges. (dec.ny.gov)
- Swimming and wading in the plunge pool are prohibited. (dec.ny.gov)
- The unique area is closed to the public from sunset to sunrise. (dec.ny.gov)
- The Gorge Trail is steep and demanding and suited only for the physically fit. (dec.ny.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check NYS Department of Environmental Conservation for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Salmon River Falls?
The Salmon River Falls Accessible Trail to Salmon River Falls is 0.4 miles round trip.
Where does the Salmon River Falls hike start?
It starts from Falls Road Parking.
How tall is Salmon River Falls?
Salmon River Falls is about 110 feet high.
Is there a fee to hike to Salmon River Falls?
There is no fee.
Are dogs allowed on the Salmon River Falls trail?
Pets must be kept under control and on a leash while other forest users are around.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Salmon River Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- dec.ny.gov
- Distance
- dec.ny.gov
- Falls height
- dec.ny.gov
- Falls location
- en.wikipedia.org
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.