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Rapid ID Class IV

Velvet Falls

Salmon, Middle Fork - 2 - Boundary Creek (Dagger Falls) to Salmon River (Cache Bar) · ID

American Whitewater 44.5951, -115.2911

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Gauge Conditions

MF Salmon River at Middle Fork Lodge near Yellow Pine ID Upstream Primary
Runnable: 700.0 – 10,000.0 CFS

May be low for a raft.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Description

Velvet Falls Rapid (Class IV). This rapid underwent signficant change with a 2023 debris flow that altered the rapid. It is advisable to scout this rapid which has a line down the right side.

Location

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Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
5.2 mi
Directions
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2 - Boundary Creek (Dagger Falls) to Salmon River (Cache Bar)
Salmon, Middle Fork
III-IV 95.0 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater