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Rapid CA Class III

Armadillo

Salmon - Nordheimer to Butler Creek (CA)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Salmon River a Somes Bar CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 1,000.0 – 4,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Description

Named for the large, smooth rock on river right that could be imagined to resemble the shape of an armadillo's back. Watch out for the hidden hole in the middle near the top.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
2.5 mi
Directions
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Nordheimer to Butler Creek
Salmon
IV-V 6.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater