Paddling | Salem Pond
Hype:
Salem Pond is an awesome little lake in Salem. We've taken the canoes out a couple of times. There is a boat launch and a pedestrian bridge over the pond. At Christmas time, Salem puts on Pond Town Christmas, a floating Christmas tree display.
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Fees: None
Recommended Ages:
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 | 20-49 |
 | 50-69 |
 | 70+ |
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Links: www.salemcity.org/
Navigate to 40.051760, -111.677361.
This is the boat ramp. There is also a large parking area at 40.050180° -111.676711°.
By Jeremy Dye
Jeremy Dye, Scout Troop,
I helped Rolo Chavez and his scouts learn how to canoe. We took canoes to Salem Pond and had them practice the strokes in different combinations. We found out that our orange canoe had a giant hole in the bottom because as soon as we set it in the pond, it started taking on water. Bummer.
By Jeremy Dye
Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Madilyn Dye, Cooper Dye, Melissa Kirkham, Shaun Kirkham, Kate Kirkham, Leah Kirkham, Savannah's Friends,
Savannah chose to go to Salem Pond for her 12th birthday party. We kayaked and had treats.
By Jeremy Dye
Jeremy Dye, Spanish Fields Young Men and Young Women,
We paddled around on the pond for our mutual activity.
By Jeremy Dye
Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Madilyn Dye, Cooper Dye, Melissa Kirkham, Shaun Kirkham, Jacob Kirkham, Kylie Kirkham, Kate Kirkham, Leah Kirkham,
We met up with the Kirkhams and took the kayaks out on the pond. We borrowed the Parkerss kayaks too so we would have enough for everyone. We made up a new sport we called kayak soccer where we tried to push and hit a beach ball until it touched one or the other docks. We played hard for about 15 minutes to the first goal then everyone quit, exhausted. The medium-aged kids paddles around on their own and explored.
By Jeremy Dye
Jeremy Dye, Spanish Fields Priests,
We took the canoes out on the pond and let the boys and leaders practice paddling solo and with partners. We also swamped the canoes and practiced unswamping them.
By Jeremy Dye
Tara Dye, Marci Parker, Friends,
Tara and frieds went kayaking on Salem Pond for their full moon "hike" in May.
By Jeremy Dye
Jeremy Dye, Savannah Dye, Madilyn Dye, Cooper Dye, Spanish Fields Cub Scouts,
The cub scouts borrowed our canoes for one of their activities. Tara was at a canyoneering practice, and I had young men's, so Marci offered to take our kids with her. They played at the pond, and I joined them for an hour or so after my activity was done.
By Jeremy Dye
Jeremy Dye, Spanish Fields First Ward Priests,
We took the priests canoeing and fishing at Salem Pond.
By Jeremy Dye
Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Madilyn Dye, Cooper Dye, Anthony Dye, Arianne Dye, Miller Dye,
Anthony called me up on Thursday night and asked if we wanted to canoe around the floating Christmas trees at Salem Pond. Of course we said yes! So on Friday, we bundled everyone up and launched the canoes. We paddled around the pond for about 45 minutes then went back to our house. Brenen and Shaylin and later Ondylyn and Jaren joined us for a Christmas movie and brownies.
Paddling
Swimming - Outdoor
Swimming
Fishing
Wildlife and Birding
Christmas
Wildflowers and Vegitation
Road Access is Paved
Access Road is 2WD Accessible
Restrooms - Flush
Lakes and Reservoirs