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Rapid CA Class V-

Final Gorge #1

Salmon, South Fork - Near 15-Mile Marker to Matthews Creek River Access (CA)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Salmon River a Somes Bar CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 2,000.0 – 4,500.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Description

The first of the final three drops is also the most blind. You can boat scout from the pool at the top, but this doesn't yield a conclusive view of the line. The middle and the left side of the river are chunky, bouldery, and contains undercuts and sieves. Don't go there. Instead, follow the current toward the right. It makes a 90º left bend where it is forced that way by the river right canyon wall. Follow the water and build speed to punch the speed trap hole at the bottom. There's a short pool before the next drop.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class V-
Mile Marker
5.2 mi
Directions
Navigate
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Near 15-Mile Marker to Matthews Creek River Access
Salmon, South Fork
IV-V 5.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater