Salmon River Falls

Unique Area

An Oswego County Hidden Treasure

Salmon River Falls Unique Area

Salmon River Falls Unique Area encompasses 112 acres of land in the town of Orwell in northern Oswego County.

A 1,100-foot wheelchair accessible trail leads from the parking area to a view of the falls.

The 110-foot waterfall and 3,000-foot long gorge are the key attributes that attract the public’s interest to view the area.

The tree-shaded hardened-surface trail runs along the northern edge of a deep gorge, with the Salmon River below. There are handrails at the overlook and a guardrail along the edge of the trail.

More Information:

Oswego County Tourism:Events Line: 800-248-4FUNwww.visitoswegocounty.com

Visit DEC Website: http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/63578.html

Important Numbers:State Forest Office (M-F 8 am-4 pm):315-298-7467

Forest Ranger (Law Enforcement/Emergencies): 315-625-7261

DEC Forest Ranger Dispatch: 518-408-5850

Hours of Operation:Sunrise to Sunset

Spring- See a large volume of water; feel the spray from the viewing deck!

Summer- Discover wildflowers & plants along the trail. Watch for bald eagles soaring above the gorge.

Fall- Enjoy the beautiful foliage and crisp air.

Winter- Marvel at the spectacular ice fall! Ice Climbing is allowed on the gorge cliff face downriver of the falls’ restricted area.

Recreational Activities:• Accessible Trail• Fishing• Hiking• Hunting, Wildlife Management Unit 6K• Nature Photography/Observation• Trapping

A 4-Season Experience!

A restricted area exists around and including the cliff face, plunge pool and falling rock zone. All public access is prohibited within the restricted area including swimming and wading in the plunge pool. Access is prohibited within 15 feet of the falls edge and all cliff edges.

Please:• No Open Fires• No glass containers or alcoholic beverages• No defacing any object with graffiti or

possessing of paint• No use of motorized vehicles, including

snowmobiles, on the property • No rock climbing• Ice climbers must register each day of use

The Gorge Trail and Riverbend Trail are closed from Nov. 15 to May 1 & during high water events.

DIRECTIONS: From Route 81 take the Pulaski exit and head east on State Route 13 to Altmar. Turn onto County Route 22 at Altmar and go past the Salmon River Fish Hatchery to Bennett's Bridge. Continue north on County Route 22 and take a right turn heading east on Falls Road. The parking area is on the right about one mile up the road.

The Salmon River Falls Unique Area is a scenic but also dangerous area. The Dept. of Environmental Conservation

advises you to use extreme caution and take heed to restrictions for your safety and the safety of others.

caution:

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