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Rapid CA Class II+

Saw Pit Rapid

Salmon, North Fork - Gallia Mine River Access to Forks of Salmon (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
Salmon River a Somes Bar CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 3,200.0 – 5,500.0 CFS

The NF Canyon can be run below 3200 cfs on the Somes Bar gauge but becomes increasingly technical and rocky. Above 5500 cfs, the run gets pushier but pads out

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Description

Just below the beach at Saw Pit Flat, the river splits around an island. The left side is more commonly paddled because most of the water goes there and the right often collects wood.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II+
Mile Marker
6.6 mi
Directions
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Gallia Mine River Access to Forks of Salmon
Salmon, North Fork
III-V 11.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater