Salmon–Huckleberry Wilderness

Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness is a protected forest area in Mount Hood National Forest featuring dense rainforest with Douglas fir, western red cedar, and western hemlock trees spread across approximately 62,000 acres. The terrain covers the northwestern Cascades with multiple river valleys and mountain slopes.

Congress designated this area as wilderness in 1984 within Mount Hood National Forest to maintain its natural state and protect the ecosystem. This protection status prevents commercial development and preserves the forest landscape as it existed before settlement.

Indigenous peoples relied on this region for food and materials, particularly the abundant salmon runs and forest resources that shaped their way of life. The landscape still reflects the importance of these rivers and woodlands to the communities who first inhabited them.

Multiple trailheads provide access to the wilderness, with the Salmon River Trail offering extended hiking and primitive camping options. Visitors should prepare for changeable weather and wet conditions typical of the Pacific Northwest.

The area contains volcanic remnants from approximately 10 million years ago, including Devils Peak and Salmon Butte. These formations were shaped by extensive glacial and water erosion that carved the landscape over countless centuries.

Location: Oregon

GPS coordinates: 45.27778,-121.97694

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:48