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Rapid CA Class IV

Island

Salmon, North Fork - Gallia Mine River Access to Forks of Salmon · CA

American Whitewater 41.2856, -123.2533

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Gauge Conditions

Salmon River a Somes Bar CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 3,200.0 – 5,500.0 CFS

The NF Canyon can be run below 3200 cfs on the Somes Bar gauge but becomes increasingly technical and rocky. Above 5500 cfs, the run gets pushier but pads out

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Description

This chunky drop is on the right side of an island (which you may not even notice) and is easy to spot from Sawyers Bar Road just upriver of the 5-mile marker—especially when driving upstream. Run far right (far left also goes at medium to high flows), but avoid the middle, which remains chunked out even at higher flows. In winter, afternoon sun aligns directly with the river here, making it nearly impossible to see through the glare—hang on and have faith.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
5.0 mi
Directions
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Gallia Mine River Access to Forks of Salmon
Salmon, North Fork
III-V 11.0 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater