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Rapid CA Class IV-

Three Holes

Salmon, North Fork - Gallia Mine River Access to Forks of Salmon · CA

American Whitewater 41.2884, -123.2447

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Gauge Conditions

Salmon River a Somes Bar CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 3,200.0 – 5,500.0 CFS

The NF Canyon can be run below 3200 cfs on the Somes Bar gauge but becomes increasingly technical and rocky. Above 5500 cfs, the run gets pushier but pads out

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Description

As the name implies, there are three holes in this rapid. The first two can be avoided or punched but the third hole, which is near the bottom of the drop, is sticky at low and medium flows and should be avoided. Stay far right to miss the third hole; the challenge is that the river is pushing you left and the bend in the river may distract you from seeing the hole in time.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV-
Mile Marker
4.4 mi
Directions
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Gallia Mine River Access to Forks of Salmon
Salmon, North Fork
III-V 11.0 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater