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Rapid CA Class III

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Salmon, South Fork - 4. Methodist Creek to Forks of Salmon · CA

American Whitewater 41.2284, -123.2559

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Gauge Conditions

Salmon River a Somes Bar CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 2,500.0 – 6,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Description

First rapid in the Evlis Trilogy, recognizable by a long, short cliff wall on river left that leads to the top of the rapid at the top and a large boulder on the left at the entry. Avoid the hole by the boulder and navigate the rapid below on the left or left of center.

Location

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Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
0.9 mi
Directions
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4. Methodist Creek to Forks of Salmon
Salmon, South Fork
III 6.7 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater