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Rapid CA Class II

Fong Wah Mystery Move Spot

Salmon - Forks of Salmon to Nordheimer (CA)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 1,800.0 – 5,500.0 CFS
Description

Best at flows of 1,100 to 1,200 cfs on the Somes Bar gage, this off-the-map mystery move spot delivers good downtime in the Salmon's famed clear water (wear goggles). A perfect slab of water angles off the rider's right side of a sloped boulder in the middle of the river. With a few spins, riders can get to depths of about 4-8 feet. At flows above ~1,500 cfs, the eddy behind the boulder has a lot of current and seeking downtime here is something of a workout. The feature pretty much disappears above ~1,600 cfs. The only way to access the spot is to paddle the Forks Run down from Forks of Salmon and then continue to take out at Quail Flat or Nordheimer River Access. If flows are good for downtime, there will also be a few bumpy spots on the run but it goes in a glass squirt boat, and there are other fun squirt features along the way.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
1.6 mi
Directions
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Forks of Salmon to Nordheimer
Salmon
II+ 4.3 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater