2025-12-20T05:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...Light to moderate valley snow and heavy mountain snow. Several inches of accumulation below 7,000 feet, including 5 to 8 inches in Stanley and Ketchum. One to two feet accumulation above 7,000 feet, including two feet on Galena Summit. Wind gusts as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin, Frank Church Wilderness, Sawtooth/Stanley Basin, and Sun Valley Region. * WHEN...From 5 AM Thursday to 5 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 500 and 1500 cfs, although it can be run at higher or lower flows with experienced guides. The segment mileage is approximately 10 miles and is rated as a Class III-IV run, with several challenging rapids and obstacles including "The Narrows," "Champagne," and "Screaming Left Turn."
Specific regulations to the area include a required permit from the Sawtooth National Forest, as well as strict guidelines for group size and camping along the river. It is important for visitors to follow Leave No Trace principles and respect the natural environment of the area.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-16 |
| River Levels | 595 cfs (2.09 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 122% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 13295000 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Redfish Inlet Campground
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Redfish Lake Recreation Complex
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Sockeye
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Sockeye Campground
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Point
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Mt. Heyburn Campground
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Headwaters To Inlet Redfish Lake
Headwaters To Western Boundary Line Of Section 34
Western Boundary Line Of Section 34 To Redfish Lake
Headwaters (Gold Creek to Stanley)
Headwaters To Sawtooth Wilderness Boundary
Outlet Redfish Lake To Confluence With Salmon River