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Rapid ID Class II

China Bar Rapid

Salmon - 6 - Corn Creek to Carey Creek (ID)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Salmon River at White Bird ID Downstream Primary
Runnable: 2,000.0 – 30,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
China Bar Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
China Bar Rapid offers a straightforward Class II run with scattered rocks and moderate wave trains that require attentive navigation. Paddlers should be prepared to make quick adjustments around mid-channel boulder clusters and watch for potential pinning spots on the right side of the rapid. The main current line runs left-center, providing a clean route for experienced river runners familiar with reading water.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
45.9 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
6 - Corn Creek to Carey Creek
Salmon
III-IV 80.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater