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Rapid CA Class II+

Klamath River Confluence

American Whitewater 41.3779, -123.4932

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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

The Salmon and much larger Klamath converge in a beautiful confluence downstream of the Ishi Pishi bridge. While not a rapid per se, the confluence is like one with powerful, swirling currents and strong eddy lines. To reach the take-out on the far side of the Klamath, it's easiest to paddle upriver in the eddy on Klamath River left then cross the fast, wide current with a jet ferry or s-turn. Some paddlers will tell you this is the hardest move of the day--it's more intimidating than it is difficult.