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Rapid CA Class IV+

First Significant Rapid

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

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

This rapid involves a long lead-in and culminates with a five-foot ledge drop that features a nice launch flake right of center. The approach can be technical and there's a hazardous undercut rock right above the ledge that has sadly claimed the life of a kayaker. The final part of the drop is best run by stopping in the last river left eddy then peeling out and charging to right of center to launch the flake boof.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV+
Mile Marker
1.6 mi
Directions
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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