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Rapid CA Class V-

Final Gorge #1

American Whitewater 41.1854, -123.2154

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Gauge Conditions

Salmon River a Somes Bar CA Downstream Primary

Runnable: 2,000.0 – 4,500.0 CFS

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Description

The first of the final three drops is also the most blind. You can boat scout from the pool at the top, but this doesn't yield a conclusive view of the line. The middle and the left side of the river are chunky, bouldery, and contains undercuts and sieves. Don't go there. Instead, follow the current toward the right. It makes a 90º left bend where it is forced that way by the river right canyon wall. Follow the water and build speed to punch the speed trap hole at the bottom. There's a short pool before the next drop.