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Rapid CA Class IV

Steep Microgorge 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
Photo
Steep Microgorge Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Steep Microgorge Rapid is a technical Class IV drop with a narrow, rock-lined channel that forces paddlers to thread a precise line through multiple diagonal hydraulics and ledge holes. The rapid features a complex entrance with a mandatory move required to avoid a large mid-channel boulder, followed by a series of powerful, closely-spaced waves that demand aggressive boat control and quick maneuvering. Paddlers must be prepared for significant vertical drops and potential pin hazards in the constricted gorge section.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
2.9 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