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Rapid CA

South Fork Trailhead Parking Area

Salmon, South Fork - South Fork Trailhead to 15-Mile Marker · CA

American Whitewater 41.0942, -123.0566

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Gauge Conditions

Salmon River a Somes Bar CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 6,000.0 – 8,000.0 CFS

Range of medium flow. Boatable above and below this range.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Description

Park at the well-marked South Fork Trailhead parking area and hike off-trail and down the steep slope to reach the river. There is no developed put-in. This is as easy as it gets: other places you may consider putting in from are more difficult.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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South Fork Trailhead to 15-Mile Marker
Salmon, South Fork
III 11.0 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater