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Rapid CA Class II-

Microgorge

Salmon - Forks of Salmon to Nordheimer · CA

American Whitewater 41.2863, -123.3649

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Gauge Conditions

Salmon River a Somes Bar CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 1,800.0 – 5,500.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Description

This rapid marks the entry to a short microgorge formed at the edge of a granitic pluton. The current pushes on to the river left rock wall before bouncing off to the right and entering the pool below. The river is calm as it flows through the short microgorge.

Location

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Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II-
Mile Marker
3.3 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