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SUNBEAM RUN (STANLEY TO SUNBEAM DAM)

Whitewater River Run





Idaho Salmon River

Sunbeam Run (Stanley To Sunbeam Dam)

Class III- TO III+ Difficulty

STREAMFLOW: 2,580 CFS

Runnable
65°, Partly Sunny Then Slight Chance T-Storms

The Sunbeam Run on the Salmon River in Idaho is a class III to IV river run, with exhilarating rapids and stunning scenery. The section from Stanley to Sunbeam Dam features several challenging rapids such as the "Devil's Tooth" and "Elkhorn", as well as narrow passages and strong currents. The best time to float this section of water is during late spring to early summer when the water levels are high enough. Recommended CFS for this run is between 1,500 to 5,000. A skilled guide is highly recommended for this river run.

Weather today, A slight chance of rain between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Light north wind becoming north northwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Status Runnable
Class Level III- to III+
Elevation 3,922 ft
Run Length 13.0 Mi
Gradient 23 FPM
Streamflow Discharge 2580 cfs
Gauge Height 3.7 ft
Reporting Streamgage Salmon River At Salmon Id
USGS 13302500

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Dixie Creek Bel Anderson Ranch Dam Id
USGS 13190505
0 cfs ft
Nf Big Wood River Nr Sawtooth Nra Hq Nr Ketchum Id
USGS 13135520
83 cfs 5.6 ft
Big Wood River Bl Magic Dam Nr Richfield Id
USGS 13142500
766 cfs 4.5 ft
Big Wood River At Stanton Crossing Nr Bellevue Id
USGS 13140800
431 cfs 5.9 ft
Camas Creek Nr Blaine Id
USGS 13141500
354 cfs 4.7 ft
Big Wood River Nr Bellevue Id
USGS 13141000
89 cfs ft
Big Wood River Nr Ketchum Id
USGS 13135500
347 cfs 6.2 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change

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