The Salmon Pass Trail (south end) is accessible for guided hikes only. Guided hikes can be scheduled between May 15 and November 15 (weather permitting) by requesting a tour online at the Headwaters Forest Preserve website or by contacting the BLM Arcata Field Office at 707-825-2300. The first mile passes through a you
Maybe — confirm before you go.
This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
- Fee type Fee unknown — The fee structure here is unconfirmed.
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Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Salmon Pass Trailhead — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Depends Does the America the Beautiful pass work here?
Maybe — This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go. Check with the managing agency before you go.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include North Fisher Road, Little South Fork Elk River Trail. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Yes Can you watch wildlife or birds here?
Yes — Salmon Pass Trailhead is a spot for wildlife and bird watching. Keep your distance and never feed animals.
Yes Can you bring a dog?
Generally yes — dogs are welcome when kept under control (usually leashed). Confirm any local rules.
Depends Are drones allowed?
Sometimes — often allowed away from wilderness and developed or crowded areas, with rules. Check locally before you fly.
Nearby sites
United States Department of the Interior: Bureau of Land Man / Public domain · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management Headwaters Forest Reserve
CheckThis Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
USFWS / Public domain · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge
CheckThis U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.