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The route begins at
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Homesteaders historically reported seeing enormous numbers of salmon coming up the river each year to spawn. However, salmon have been blocked from the upper 65 miles of river habitat with the construction of the
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Michael's Cabin. The trail then heads back on a level grade back towards Whiskey Bend trailhead.
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