Name: Salmon Creek Falls Letterbox
County: Monterey
Nearest town: Lucia
Difficulty: Practically roadside.
Planted by Ron & Kevin, 12-30-02
One of the most picturesque waterfalls on the central CA coast,
Salmon Creek Falls is worth visiting any time of year.
The falls are within sight of spectacular State Highway 1, 2.2 miles
north of the San Luis Obispo County line, on the point of a hairpin
curve. From the dirt parking area along the road, walk across the
bridge to the trailhead on the south side of the creek. Just past
the trailhead sign, you'll pass through a wooden gate. Just inside
the gate, a side trail leads down toward the stream. Proceed 10
paces down this trail. On your right is a large tree with a hole in
the trunk, about 3' up. Grab the branch sticking out of the hole, &
carefully pull the string attached to the branch.
Be discreet, as you will be visible to hikers on the main trail above
you.
On to the falls! After stamping in, return to the main trail above
you, & continue up-canyon for several minutes. You'll find another
side trail which leads down to the base of the falls (the best view),
or you may continue uphill for a view from the top.
~Ron
CA new: Salmon Creek Falls
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Started on 2003-01-03
CA new: Salmon Creek Falls
From: az89a (ron@goldenpic.com) |
Date: 2003-01-03 03:50:54 UTC
CA new: Salmon Creek Falls
From: az89a (ron@goldenpic.com) |
Date: 2003-03-07 01:35:38 UTC
Webmaster: this was originally posted on 1/2/03. It's listed on
What's New, but isn't linked to the clue map.
Name: Salmon Creek Falls Letterbox
County: Monterey
Nearest town: Lucia
Difficulty: Practically roadside.
Planted by Ron & Kevin, 12-30-02
One of the most picturesque waterfalls on the central CA coast,
Salmon Creek Falls is worth visiting any time of year.
The falls are within sight of spectacular State Highway 1, 2.2 miles
north of the San Luis Obispo County line, on the point of a hairpin
curve. From the dirt parking area along the road, walk across the
bridge to the trailhead on the south side of the creek. Just past
the trailhead sign, you'll pass through a wooden gate. Just inside
the gate, a side trail leads down toward the stream. Proceed 10
paces down this trail. On your right is a large tree with a hole in
the trunk, about 3' up. Grab the branch sticking out of the hole, &
carefully pull the string attached to the branch.
Be discreet, as you will be visible to hikers on the main trail above
you.
On to the falls! After stamping in, return to the main trail above
you, & continue up-canyon for several minutes. You'll find another
side trail which leads down to the base of the falls (the best view),
or you may continue uphill for a view from the top.
~Ron
What's New, but isn't linked to the clue map.
Name: Salmon Creek Falls Letterbox
County: Monterey
Nearest town: Lucia
Difficulty: Practically roadside.
Planted by Ron & Kevin, 12-30-02
One of the most picturesque waterfalls on the central CA coast,
Salmon Creek Falls is worth visiting any time of year.
The falls are within sight of spectacular State Highway 1, 2.2 miles
north of the San Luis Obispo County line, on the point of a hairpin
curve. From the dirt parking area along the road, walk across the
bridge to the trailhead on the south side of the creek. Just past
the trailhead sign, you'll pass through a wooden gate. Just inside
the gate, a side trail leads down toward the stream. Proceed 10
paces down this trail. On your right is a large tree with a hole in
the trunk, about 3' up. Grab the branch sticking out of the hole, &
carefully pull the string attached to the branch.
Be discreet, as you will be visible to hikers on the main trail above
you.
On to the falls! After stamping in, return to the main trail above
you, & continue up-canyon for several minutes. You'll find another
side trail which leads down to the base of the falls (the best view),
or you may continue uphill for a view from the top.
~Ron