Waterfall
Russian River Falls
Cooper Landing, Alaska
Short forest walk to a waterfall where red salmon crowd the pool in July.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
A fairly easy trail from the campground leads to a cascade where sockeye stack up below the falls. In July the river is lined with anglers; bears show up too, so keep your distance. It is one of the most photogenic salmon runs along the highway.
Good to know
- Make noise on the trail
- Fish run is mid-June to July
- Best time
- Late June to July
- Open
- May to September
- Getting there
- Trailhead at campground
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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