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Rapid CA Class IV-

Cherry Tree

Salmon, North Fork - Gallia Mine River Access to Forks of Salmon (CA)

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Gauge Conditions

Salmon River a Somes Bar CA Downstream Primary

Runnable: 3,200.0 – 5,500.0 CFS

The NF Canyon can be run below 3200 cfs on the Somes Bar gauge but becomes increasingly technical and rocky. Above 5500 cfs, the run gets pushier but pads out

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Cherry Tree is a lengthy Class IV- rapid requiring precise navigation through a complex boulder field with multiple potential lines. Paddlers must carefully read and react to changing water conditions, avoiding undercut rocks and potential hydraulic features while maintaining momentum through tight technical sections. Strong eddy-hopping skills and the ability to make quick decisions are critical for successfully running this challenging stretch of the North Fork Salmon.