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Rapid CA Class III+

China Point

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
Description

Big, fun waves along the river left with eddy access surfing possible at medium flows. This rapid is plainly visible from Sawyers Bar Road near the 5.5 milemark.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III+
Mile Marker
4.6 mi
Directions
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Gallia Mine River Access to Forks of Salmon
Salmon, North Fork
III-V 11.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater