Hike the Salmon River Trail, CT

There are many ways to do this trail (following the blue blaze and blue/red blaze for spur to waterfall):

• From the Day Pond (Google Day Pond in Colchester and there will be brown signs that will direct you towards the Day Pond Parking Lot when you get close,)
  • Do the loop, 5.4 miles
  • Out & Back to the falls (Northern Loop), ~ 4 miles
  • Loop + Out & Back to Old Comstock Bridge, 7.4 miles
• From the Old Comstock Bridge (Google Old Comstock Bridge in Colchester. You'll pull into Bridge St. where you're basically parking in a neighborhood right next to the bridge over Salmon River. The neighbors were very nice the first time I went and gave directions!)
• Out & Back to the falls (Northern Loop), ~ 6 miles
• Loop + Out & Back to Old Comstock Bridge, 7.4 miles

Your options mainly depends on your time! I appreciate the extra hike from the Old Comstock Bridge for it's historic values, scenic outlook over the river, and elevation gain so I usually go from the bridge end.

During the fall season, Day Pond Brook Falls usually tends to be dry, but nevertheless, still gorgeous! It's a really interesting trail with lots to experience.

And because maps are awesome, here is a detailed trail map!

Enjoy the hike and tell me all about it!

P.S. I threw in rock climbing in the activities sections for bouldering. During the Southern Loop, there is a massive boulder I found to be pretty good for all those interested. It may be pretty far in to carry a mat, but for those who are interested and still like to play around, this is a little reminder :)

P.P.S. In case some people are really into the elevation gain, I am unsure on it as I have never recorded my own. Looking at many other recordings, it ranges from 600-1000 feet.