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Salmon River Falls

Oswego County, New York

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Oswego County, New York
Access status
DEC accessible trail to the falls overlooks; gorge trail seasonal
The walk
0.2 mile one way to the overlooks
Ground & access
Firm, compacted stone accessible trail to the overlooks. The Gorge Trail is steep with two sets of stairs.
NYS DEC: Salmon River Falls Unique Area

Salmon River Falls drops about 110 feet into a gorge in the Salmon River Falls Unique Area, east of Pulaski. From Orwell, drive south on County Route 22 and turn left onto Falls Road; the area is signed. From the parking area, the smooth gravel Falls Trail leads less than 0.2 mile to overlooks of the falls. Partway along, the 600-foot Gorge Trail drops on steps to the bottom of the gorge; it is steep and demanding. The River Bed Trail goes down stairs to the riverbed above the falls. Stay at least 15 feet from the falls edge and all cliff edges; people have died here.

Plan your visit

Salmon River Falls Unique Area parking on Falls Road, Falls Trail to the overlooks; optional Gorge Trail to the base in season

DEC lists the accessible trail as 0.2 mile one way. The Gorge Trail from the Falls Trail to the bottom of the gorge is 600 feet.

Firm, compacted stone accessible trail to the overlooks. The Gorge Trail is steep with two sets of stairs.

Where to start

Falls Road parking area of the Salmon River Falls Unique Area, off County Route 22 south of Orwell.

Timing & water

Open year-round, but closed from sunset to sunrise. The Gorge Trail and River Bed Trail are closed from November 15 to May 1 and during high water. Swimming and wading in the plunge pool are prohibited.

Before you go

Free (NYS DEC).

Visitor information
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Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Oswego County, New York.

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