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CORN CREEK TO VINEGAR CREEK/CAREY CREEK (MAIN SALMON)

Whitewater River Run





Idaho Salmon River

Corn Creek To Vinegar Creek/Carey Creek (Main Salmon)

Class III TO IV Difficulty

STREAMFLOW: 1,640 CFS

Too Low
49°, Rain/Snow Then Rain/Snow Likely

The Corn Creek to Vinegar Creek Carey Creek section of the Main Salmon River in Idaho is a 56-mile stretch with Class III and IV rapids, making it a challenging and exciting run for experienced paddlers. The best time for floating is typically in June and July when water levels are high, with recommended flows of around 3,000-6,000 cfs. Paddlers will encounter notable obstacles such as Big Mallard Rapid, with technical Class IV drops and tight channels, and Lake Creek Falls, a steep and rocky drop with Class III rapids. Overall, this run offers stunning scenery, technical challenges, and a thrilling whitewater experience.

Weather today, Rain and snow before 8am, then snow between 8am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. High near 49. North northwest wind 7 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Status Too Low
Class Level III to IV
Elevation 3,017 ft
Run Length 79.0 Mi
Streamflow Discharge 1640 cfs
Gauge Height 31.8 ft
Reporting Streamgage Middle Fork Salmon River At Mouth Nr Shoup Id
USGS 13310199

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Middle Fork Salmon River At Mouth Nr Shoup Id
USGS 13310199
1,740 cfs 32.0 ft
Meadow Creek Nr Stibnite
USGS 13310850
2 cfs 3.3 ft
Efsf Salmon R Abv Meadow Crk Nr Stibnite
USGS 13310800
3 cfs 14.7 ft
Ef Of Sf Salmon River At Stibnite Id
USGS 13311000
10 cfs 4.9 ft
Salmon River Nr Shoup Id
USGS 13307000
1,900 cfs 2.6 ft
Efsf Salmon R Abv Sugar Crk Nr Stibnite
USGS 13311250
12 cfs 10.4 ft
Sugar Creek Nr Stibnite
USGS 13311450
13 cfs 6.9 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change

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