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Info: 112 acres along the Salmon River
in the Town of Orwell, Oswego County, the falls drop
110 feet and has been an attraction since the 1800's. Over a mile long
trail going along this deep and impressive gorge and passing by the beautiful
and deep falls and continuing to the dam. The main trail is easy walking
but there are also some steep, treacherous trails and one that goes along the
top of the falls. There are numerous look-out areas, including one
overhanging the falls. Numerous trail markers and info plaques, the info
plaques are very good and tell a lot about the difficulty of the trail. This
is considered to be somewhat of a dangerous area because of the deep gulf but
has some protective cabling and fence, keeping to the main trail affords you
plenty of safety. The dam at the other end of the trail also has a closed
abandoned bridge. If you can continue easterly on the road that the trail
entrance is on and take a left, you can find a picnic area on a right-hand
turn-off complete with cook-outs and boat launch.
Other websites -
Salmon River Falls from NYFalls.com,
DEC site 1 and
DEC Site 2,
Salmon River Falls photos
from Lakeshoreimages.com,
photos and
video from CNY Hiking.
Visitor Trail Review:
"Amazing diversity of fern species in one place.
You can’t get lost on the yellow trail that runs to the dam as it follows the
river edge, but actually picking out trail gets iffy in a few spots.
Keep dogs on leash as porcupines are not uncommon.
The first part of the trail, leading to a falls overlook is probably accessible
to wheelchairs.
The hike down to the gorge below the falls is impressive, but would not be
appropriate for young (less than 8) children. Steep, narrow and slippery at
points. Keep an eye out for your kids if you go to the river above the falls.
---John Scott Foster, Ph.D."
Directions: From Watertown take Route 81 and get off at the Sandy Creek/Lacona exit. Take a left onto County Route 22A (Salisbury Street). If coming from the south take 81 until reaching the Sandy Creek/Lacona exit and take a right onto County Route 15 (Harwood Dr).
Both roads come out to County Route 22 (Orwell Road or
Lacona/Orwell Road).
Take a right and continue on County Route 22, for approximately 9 miles (not an
exact measurement). Eventually you will find the junction of County Route
22 and Falls Road, continue to the left on Falls Road and approximately a
half mile down you will find the trail parking lot on the right (there should be
signs). If you
find that the road turns into gravel you have went too far (this road leads to a
boat launch and picnic area if you continue on it and take a first left, then a
first right).
GPS coordinates - N43.54911 W75.94345
Trail Distance: A number of trails, the longest over a mile long.
Date/Time Open: Sunrise to Sunset. Some trails not open during all times of the year.
Mountain Biking Allowed: No.
Regular Biking Allowed: No.
Hiking/Walking Allowed: Yes.
Difficulty: Very easy to very difficult, on some
trails.
Cross-Country Skiing: Probably not.
Fishing: Unknown.
Pets Allowed: Yes.
Built on Former Railroad Bed: No.
Special Instructions: Be careful! Deep Gorge with steep cliffs but easy walking on the main trail. No rock climbing or rappelling, biking, horses, stay on marked trails and designated areas, closed sunset to sunrise. Some trails closed during high water. Watch for dam water release on lower trails.
For More Information: State DEC
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Directions map
Trail Map (from trail plaque)
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