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Rapid ID Class IV+

Surprise

Salmon, S. Fork - 3 - Secesh Confluence with South Fork to Salmon River · ID

American Whitewater 45.1488, -115.5866

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Gauge Conditions

SF Salmon River near Krassel Ranger Station ID Upstream Primary
Runnable: 1.0 – 7.0 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Surprise
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Surprise is a fun class IV+ that marks the pending approach of Elk Creek rapid.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV+
Mile Marker
15.1 mi
Directions
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3 - Secesh Confluence with South Fork to Salmon River
Salmon, S. Fork
IV-V 36.0 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater