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Rapid ID Class II

Lower Bunghole Rapid

Salmon - 9 - Hammer Creek to Snake River confluence (ID)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Salmon River at White Bird ID Upstream Primary
Runnable: 3,000.0 – 30,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Lower Bunghole Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Lower Bunghole Rapid presents a straightforward Class II technical challenge with scattered mid-channel boulder gardens that require precise maneuvering. Paddlers should be prepared to negotiate a series of small to moderate waves and rocks, with the primary line running center-right to avoid potential shallow spots and exposed rocks. While not exceptionally difficult, attentive navigation and moderate river reading skills are recommended to cleanly pass through the rapid's moderate complexity.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
26.5 mi
Directions
Navigate
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9 - Hammer Creek to Snake River confluence
Salmon
II-IV 55.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater