Secesh To Main (The Canyon) River Run | Idaho Whitewater Streamflow Levels

Idaho • Salmon River, South Fork

Secesh To Main (The Canyon)

Class III TO V

STREAMFLOW: 1,830 CFS

Too High
80°, Sunny Then Heavy Rain

The Secesh to Main the Canyon river run in Idaho is a challenging Class III-IV whitewater experience that is best tackled in late spring to early summer (May-June) when the water flow is between 2,000-5,000 cfs. The run is characterized by steep drops, tight bends, and numerous boulder gardens that require skilled maneuvering. The most challenging section is the Big Mallard Rapid, which can be dangerous at high water levels. Other notable rapids include the Squeeze, Staircase, and Devil's Tooth. Overall, this river run is recommended for experienced kayakers and rafters with strong technical skills and an appetite for adventure.

Weather today, Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Some of the storms could produce small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Status	Too High
Class Level	III to V
Elevation	3,766 ft
Run Length	52.0 Mi
Gradient	42 FPM
Streamflow Discharge	1830 cfs
Gauge Height	5.3 ft
Reporting Streamgage	Sf Salmon River Nr Krassel Ranger Station Id USGS 13310700

Gauge	Streamflow	Stage
Salmon River At White Bird Id USGS 13317000	43,600 cfs	24.0 ft
Little Salmon River At Riggins Id USGS 13316500	3,310 cfs	6.9 ft
Efsf Salmon R Abv Meadow Crk Nr Stibnite USGS 13310800	3 cfs	14.7 ft
Johnson Creek At Yellow Pine Id USGS 13313000	1,560 cfs	4.5 ft
Nf Payette River Nr Banks Id USGS 13246000	1,890 cfs	7.5 ft
Payette River Nr Horseshoe Bend Id USGS 13247500	8,020 cfs	9.1 ft
Sf Payette River At Lowman Id USGS 13235000	3,320 cfs	5.8 ft
Meadow Creek Nr Stibnite USGS 13310850	2 cfs	3.3 ft
Sf Salmon River Nr Krassel Ranger Station Id USGS 13310700	1,830 cfs	5.3 ft
Middle Fork Payette River Nr Crouch Id USGS 13237920	1,270 cfs	8.4 ft

Gauge

Streamflow

Stage

Salmon River At White Bird Id
USGS 13317000

43,600 cfs

24.0 ft

Little Salmon River At Riggins Id
USGS 13316500

3,310 cfs

6.9 ft

Efsf Salmon R Abv Meadow Crk Nr Stibnite
USGS 13310800

3 cfs

14.7 ft

Johnson Creek At Yellow Pine Id
USGS 13313000

1,560 cfs

4.5 ft

Nf Payette River Nr Banks Id
USGS 13246000

1,890 cfs

7.5 ft

Payette River Nr Horseshoe Bend Id
USGS 13247500

8,020 cfs

9.1 ft

Sf Payette River At Lowman Id
USGS 13235000

3,320 cfs

5.8 ft

Meadow Creek Nr Stibnite
USGS 13310850

2 cfs

3.3 ft

Sf Salmon River Nr Krassel Ranger Station Id
USGS 13310700

1,830 cfs

5.3 ft

Middle Fork Payette River Nr Crouch Id
USGS 13237920

1,270 cfs

8.4 ft

Campground	Campsites	Elevation
Four Mile	7	4,210 ft
Barneys	6	5,329 ft
Cozy Cove	9	5,349 ft
Kennally Creek	17	5,656 ft
Deer Flat	5	6,214 ft
Poverty Flat	13	4,195 ft
Boiling Springs	7	4,029 ft
Silver Creek Plunge	50	4,492 ft
Silver Creek	5	4,605 ft
Homers	10	5,328 ft
Picnic Point	8	5,309 ft
South Fork Salmon River	14	5,182 ft
Shiefer	5	2,748 ft
Buck Mountain	4	6,586 ft
Ice Hole	10	5,031 ft
Golden Gate	9	4,817 ft
Buckhorn	20	3,924 ft
Rattlesnake	11	3,622 ft
Pen Basin	6	6,696 ft
Shoreline	31	5,278 ft
Chinook	13	5,685 ft
Warm Lake	12	5,343 ft

Campground

Campsites

Reservations

Toilets

Showers

Elevation

Four Mile

4,210 ft

Barneys

5,329 ft

Cozy Cove

5,349 ft