Salmon River Canyon (Split Falls To Road Access)
Class V TO V+ Difficulty
STREAMFLOW: 510 CFS
Too High45°, 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 |