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Rapid CA Class IV

Final Gorge #2

Salmon, South Fork - Near 15-Mile Marker to Matthews Creek River Access · CA

American Whitewater 41.1855, -123.2150

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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 shortest of the final three drops, this one is anarrow and boisterous pinch between rocks on the left and the canyon wall on the right. In the old days of long boats, kayakers feared this drop as several suffered the fate of getting caught sideways and having their boats fold in half at the pinch.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
5.2 mi
Directions
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Near 15-Mile Marker to Matthews Creek River Access
Salmon, South Fork
IV-V 5.6 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater