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Rapid CA Class IV

Unnamed Rapid

American Whitewater 41.1675, -123.2164

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Gauge Conditions

Salmon River a Somes Bar CA Downstream Primary

Runnable: 2,000.0 – 4,500.0 CFS

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

This challenging Class IV rapid features a complex boulder garden with multiple narrow channels and powerful hydraulics. Paddlers must navigate a series of sharp-edged rocks and potential keeper holes, with the primary line requiring precise maneuvering between a large midstream boulder and a steep right-side pour-over. Scout carefully from river right and be prepared for quick direction changes and potential Class IV consequences if line selection is poor.