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SALMON RIVER CANYON (SPLIT FALLS TO ROAD ACCESS)

Whitewater River Run





Idaho Salmon River

Salmon River Canyon (Split Falls To Road Access)

Class V TO V+ Difficulty

STREAMFLOW: 510 CFS

Too High
45°, Rain/Snow

The Salmon River Canyon Split Falls to Road Access river run in Idaho is a challenging 14-mile section of water that requires class III-IV+ whitewater skills. The river features several significant obstacles, including challenging rapids like Split Falls and tight, technical channels. The best time to float this section is in the late spring or early summer when the water is high, ideally around 4,000-7,000 CFS. This river run is not recommended for novice or inexperienced boaters.

Weather today, Rain and snow showers likely before 2pm, then rain showers between 2pm and 5pm, then rain and snow showers after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 7900 feet in the afternoon. High near 45. West wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Status Too High
Class Level V to V+
Elevation 6,076 ft
Run Length 5.4 Mi
Gradient 143 FPM
Streamflow Discharge 510 cfs
Gauge Height 8.3 ft
Reporting Streamgage Yankee Fork Salmon River Nr Clayton Id
USGS 13296000

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Smith R Ab Smith R Res Nr Belknap Sprgs
USGS 14158790
190 cfs 6.6 ft
Quartzville Creek Near Cascadia
USGS 14185900
897 cfs 5.9 ft
Mckenzie River At Outlet Of Clear Lake
USGS 14158500
514 cfs 2.7 ft
Crooked River Blw Osborne Canyon
USGS 14087380
684 cfs 4.0 ft
South Santiam River Below Cascadia
USGS 14185000
753 cfs 3.9 ft
Deschutes River Near Culver
USGS 14076500
533 cfs 2.1 ft
Crooked River Below Opal Springs
USGS 14087400
1,850 cfs 3.1 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change

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