Colston To The Town Of Salmon
Class II TO II+ Difficulty
STREAMFLOW: 1,010 CFS
Runnable54°, Rain And Areas Fog Then Chance Showers
The stretch of the Salmon River from Colston to Salmon River Run in Idaho has Class III and IV rapids, making it a challenging run for experienced kayakers and rafters. The best time to float this section is in May and June, when the water flows at 3,000 to 10,000 cfs. Obstacles include Deadwood Creek Rapid, one of the largest rapids on the river, and several other rapids with significant drops and technical maneuvers required. It is recommended to have a guide or extensive experience before attempting to navigate this section of the Salmon River.
Weather today, Rain, mainly before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Areas of fog between 8am and 11am. High near 54. Light and variable wind becoming north northwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Status | Runnable |
Class Level | II to II+ |
Elevation | 3,922 ft |
Run Length | 38.0 Mi |
Streamflow Discharge | 1010 cfs |
Gauge Height | 2.1 ft |
Reporting Streamgage |
Salmon River At Salmon Id
USGS 13302500 |