1. Smoky Boulder Road to Hazard Creek
Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 4.5 – 10.0 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
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Description
The Little Salmon transitions from a meandering stream to a high-gradient creek at Smoky Boulder Road where it passes under Highway 95. This is a high-challenge roadside whitewater run. The put in is at the first of four large waterfalls. All four waterfalls are runnable but the first drop can damage boats. The majority of the run consists of small boulder pile and ledge drops. Each of the waterfalls present a different challenge and some can hide strainers and submerged rocks. On one run a kayaker and canoer both disappeared for more than five seconds in the hole at the base of the third drop but emerged unscathed. Unlike many whitewater runs in Idaho the Little Salmon is probably safer and more runnable at medium flow.
Difficulty
Class III-V
Length
5.2 mi
Rapids
0
Access Points
Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Current Conditions
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Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
American Whitewater