Access Site
ID
Shorts Bar Pictographs - start of Green Canyon
City: ID
County: Idaho
Type: Whitewater Access
Location: 45.85958700, -116.29543200
Air Temp: --
Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II-IV
Salmon - 9 - Hammer Creek to Snake River confluence
Current Conditions
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• 3000.00-30000.00 cfs
Salmon River at White Bird ID
About This Access Site
Shorts Bar Pictographs serves as a popular put-in point for the start of Green Canyon on the Salmon River in Idaho County. This access site provides whitewater paddlers with a direct entry to the river for kayaking and canoeing adventures. The location is notable for its proximity to historic pictographs, adding cultural interest to the paddling experience. Boaters should be prepared for whitewater conditions typical of this section of the Salmon River, with appropriate skill and equipment required for safe passage through the canyon.