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Rapid CA Class IV

Unnamed Rapid

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

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Salmon River a Somes Bar CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 2,000.0 – 4,500.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Unnamed Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
This challenging Class IV rapid features a complex boulder garden with multiple narrow channels and powerful hydraulics. Paddlers must navigate a series of sharp-edged rocks and potential keeper holes, with the primary line requiring precise maneuvering between a large midstream boulder and a steep right-side pour-over. Scout carefully from river right and be prepared for quick direction changes and potential Class IV consequences if line selection is poor.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
3.6 mi
Directions
Navigate
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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