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Rapid CA Class III

Little North Fork Rapid

Salmon, North Fork - Sawyers Bar to Gallia Mine River Access · CA

American Whitewater 41.3200, -123.1777

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Gauge Conditions

Salmon River a Somes Bar CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 2,500.0 – 6,000.0 CFS

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Description

This is the most challenging rapid of this section as the river swerves between granite boulders on a sweeping left bend in the river. A couple holes add some spice. At the bottom, the confluence with the Little North Fork is gorgeous.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
3.2 mi
Directions
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Sawyers Bar to Gallia Mine River Access
Salmon, North Fork
II+(III) 4.2 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater