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Rapid ID Class III

Five Mile Rapid

Salmon - 6 - Corn Creek to Carey Creek (ID)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Salmon River at White Bird ID Downstream Primary
Runnable: 2,000.0 – 30,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Five Mile Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Five Mile Rapid is a technical Class III stretch with multiple boulder gardens and powerful hydraulics that require precise maneuvering between mid-river rocks and sharp current seams. The primary line runs center-right, avoiding a series of powerful holes on the left side and a potentially sticky recirculating feature near the bottom of the rapid that can trap unwary paddlers. Boat scouting is recommended, and paddlers should be prepared for quick direction changes and the potential for pin hazards in tight spaces between mid-stream boulders.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
34.1 mi
Directions
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6 - Corn Creek to Carey Creek
Salmon
III-IV 80.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater