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Rapid CA Class III-

Kissing Rock

Salmon - Brannons Bar to Klamath River (CA)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 1,000.0 – 5,000.0 CFS
Description

This is the most significant rapid on this run. After a very long pool, the river drops quickly and a large boulder splits the current near the top of the rapid. Depending upon flow and craft, boaters can go either left or right of the boulder. A good pillow forms on the upstream side of the rock and a clean line to the left means missing the rock and the pillow to stay on the main flow that heads downstream. The line to the right of the rock is tighter at all flow levels but it is more of a straight shot past the boulder but you will likely have to punch a small hole then cut back to the center after the boulder.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III-
Mile Marker
3.6 mi
Directions
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Brannons Bar to Klamath River
Salmon
II(III) 4.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater