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Salmon Falls

Oregon

About

Salmon Falls is a waterfall in Marion County, Oregon, sitting at about 1,116 feet. It lies within the Salmon Falls area, roughly 5.8 miles from the town of Gates. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Detroit Dam weather station show July and August highs around 80°F, with only four or five wet days a month, while winter brings highs in the low 40s and rain on most days. Several other outings are close by. The Little North Santiam hike starts under a mile away, and Henline Falls Trail #3348 is about 2.4 miles off. Elkhorn Creek offers canoeing about 2.7 miles away, and Shady Cove Campground is about 3.5 miles away for an overnight stay.

Waterfall Facts

Elevation

1,116 ft

Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).

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Location

Salmon Falls

Oregon

Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–81°F and lows of 46–56°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Detroit Dam, OR weather station, 9.3 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan43° high36° low2 days with snow
  2. Feb47° high37° low1 days with snow
  3. Mar52° high38° low1 days with snow
  4. Apr57° high41° low
  5. May65° high46° low
  6. Jun71° high51° low
  7. Jul80° high56° low
  8. Aug81° high56° low
  9. Sep74° high53° low
  10. Oct61° high46° low
  11. Nov49° high40° low
  12. Dec43° high37° low1 days with snow

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

  • Salmon Falls · Public land
Nearest town
Gates, Oregon · 5.8 mi

Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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