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Rapid CA Class II+

Klamath River Confluence

Salmon - Brannons Bar to Klamath River (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
Salmon River a Somes Bar CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 1,000.0 – 5,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Description

The Salmon and much larger Klamath converge in a beautiful confluence downstream of the Ishi Pishi bridge. While not a rapid per se, the confluence is like one with powerful, swirling currents and strong eddy lines. To reach the take-out on the far side of the Klamath, it's easiest to paddle upriver in the eddy on Klamath River left then cross the fast, wide current with a jet ferry or s-turn. Some paddlers will tell you this is the hardest move of the day--it's more intimidating than it is difficult.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II+
Mile Marker
4.4 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