Salla by car
- The Salla National Park trail network is located to the south and east of the main road from Salla to Kemijärvi (Main road 82). The most popular starting points of the trail network are located along the regional road from Salla to Kuusamo (Regional road 950).
- The trail starting points in Salla area are accessible by car not only from Salla but also from the direction of Kemijärvi, Kuusamo and Savukoski.
- Parking areas for the Salla National Park and nearby trails are located at the Salla Visitor Centre (Hautajärventie 111, 98900 Salla), Sallatunturi Ski Resort (Revontulentie 7, 98900 Salla) and the Northern slopes (Pohjoisrinteet) of Sallatunturi (Tunturikummuntie, 98900 Salla).
In addition to Sallatunturi, you can also embark on the UKK trail from Vilma forest road on the south side of Ruuhitunturi. From Salla, drive along the regional road from Salla to Kuusamo (Regional road 950) for approximately 24 km, turn west (right) at Kallunkijärvi, and drive along a forest road for around 7.5 km. Cars can be parked in a lay-by on the side of the road near the UKK trail.
Salmijoenkuru ravine can be accessed from the main road between Kemijärvi and Salla (Road 82). From the centre of Salla, drive towards Kemijärvi for around 7 km and follow the signpost to a forest road leading to Salmijoki. Stay on this road for about 5 km. Cars can be parked in a lay-by on the side of the road. The road to Salmijoenkuru ravine is not kept open regularly in winter.
You can also leave your car in the centre of Salla, from which buses (matkahuolto.fi) to the Sallatunturi area is available in the summer and winter. The centre of Salla is approximately 10 km away from the Sallatunturi Ski Resort.
The distance to Salla Visitor Centre (Salla Wilderness Park) from Ruka is about 75 km and from Kuusamo about 100 km. From Kemijärvi the distance is about 80 km and from Rovaniemi about 165 km.