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Rapid CA Class II+

Schoolhouse Rapid

Salmon - Forks of Salmon to Nordheimer · CA

American Whitewater 41.2614, -123.3290

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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

Schoolhouse Rapid is on a sweeping left bend in the river channel. Depending on the current configuration of the river bar and island, it may be possible to take either the left or right channels but either way, maneuver to avoid getting pushed into the rocky bank on the right where currents converge.

Location

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Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II+
Mile Marker
0.3 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