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Rapid CA Class IV-

Best Left

Salmon, North Fork - Gallia Mine River Access to Forks of Salmon · CA

American Whitewater 41.2714, -123.2966

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Gauge Conditions

Salmon River a Somes Bar CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 3,200.0 – 5,500.0 CFS

The NF Canyon can be run below 3200 cfs on the Somes Bar gauge but becomes increasingly technical and rocky. Above 5500 cfs, the run gets pushier but pads out

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Description

Giant boulders split the river to right and left channels. Although the right one looks more interesting, it drops you into the side edge of an undercut rock that is unpleasant at the least. Avoid this by taking the less exciting left channel and be sure to look back up at the right channel from the bottom to appreciate your choice.

Location

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Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV-
Mile Marker
8.5 mi
Directions
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Gallia Mine River Access to Forks of Salmon
Salmon, North Fork
III-V 11.0 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater