Final Rapid

The final rapid on the Salmon is a long, straight shot down the center of the flow as the river is pinched between a cobble bar on the right and a rock wall on the left. Aim for the eddy at the bottom right where the waters of the Klamath mix with the Salmon. Paddle up this eddy on its Klamath side to set up for crossing the much larger Klamath to reach the take-out immediately below the bridge or to continue downstream on the Klamath for the Ikes Run.

Please be aware that the area surrounding the Salmon and Klamath confluence is very spritually significant to members of the Karuk Tribe. Act with utmost respect for the place and people, be quiet and minimize your presence. Be sure to know of and adhere to the annual summertime closures of the Lower Salmon and Klamath so that tribal people may conduct ceremonies along the river without disruption.