Salmon River backpack questions
Posted: August 27th, 2019, 12:05 pm
I've not been on salmon river trail, but planning a trip with family. I'm hoping to walk in 2-4 miles. I'd prefer to camp a site that is unlikely to be occupied by other groups within earshot, but might be willing to give that up if the river access/swimming is really nice. Hoping to entertain kids with the river and possibly fishing. Also, prefer to camp at a location that will be without any car/road noise (pretend the road isn't a few hundred yards off)...
1. Is there AT&T has cell coverage anywhere along this trail?
... Logistics suggest we (adults) may be split up at the start and/or in the middle of our trip, so would be really helpful if could easily communicate where we are. Though I rather NOT have access to the world when getting outside, in this case, it would really help.
2. Anyone aware of good swimming holes, river access near any of the noted campsites?
3. Are campsites limited to those noted: Rolling Riffle and Bighorn? Or will I find other existing spots along the trail. Anticipate putting up several hammocks and a single tent, so don't need much flat ground. Hoping to start either on a Thursday evening or early Friday to get a shot a good campsite.
4. If push on to Goat Creek campsites, is there any river access? Seems that it is above/away from salmon at this point, so kids would only have goat creek to play in. How substantial is it? Just a trickle?
5. Any campsites worth checking on the Old Salmon River trail?
Thanks!
1. Is there AT&T has cell coverage anywhere along this trail?
... Logistics suggest we (adults) may be split up at the start and/or in the middle of our trip, so would be really helpful if could easily communicate where we are. Though I rather NOT have access to the world when getting outside, in this case, it would really help.
2. Anyone aware of good swimming holes, river access near any of the noted campsites?
3. Are campsites limited to those noted: Rolling Riffle and Bighorn? Or will I find other existing spots along the trail. Anticipate putting up several hammocks and a single tent, so don't need much flat ground. Hoping to start either on a Thursday evening or early Friday to get a shot a good campsite.
4. If push on to Goat Creek campsites, is there any river access? Seems that it is above/away from salmon at this point, so kids would only have goat creek to play in. How substantial is it? Just a trickle?
5. Any campsites worth checking on the Old Salmon River trail?
Thanks!