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Rapid CA Class II+

Ali Baba's Cave

Salmon - Forks of Salmon to Nordheimer · CA

American Whitewater 41.2832, -123.3579

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Gauge Conditions

Salmon River a Somes Bar CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 1,800.0 – 5,500.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Description

After the long pool at the lower end of Quail Flat, the river drops steeply over the next cobble bar to a fast chute along the far river left side. At some flows water spills over the bar and adds a cross-current to the chute. The obvious Ali Baba's Cave is on the bottom left and is not a factor for river runners, just a notable scenic feature.

Location

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Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II+
Mile Marker
2.8 mi
Directions
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Forks of Salmon to Nordheimer
Salmon
II+ 4.3 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater