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Rapid CA Class II

Flower Dance

American Whitewater 41.3763, -123.4406

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Gauge Conditions

Salmon River a Somes Bar CA Downstream Primary

Runnable: 1,000.0 – 5,000.0 CFS

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Description

Following a long, deep pool on a left bend in the river, this long rapid drops over a steep boulder bar into a fast runout at the bottom. It's mostly a straight shot down the center but lateral waves--some of which break at certain flows--add a bit of spice.