2025-12-06T05:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches with higher snow totals expected at and above pass level with 7 to 10 inches of snow for Galena Summit. Very gusty winds developing late Friday into Friday night. * WHERE...Sawtooth/Stanley Basin and Sun Valley Region. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday commutes.
Summary
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.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 1070 cfs (2.14 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 110% |
| Optimal Range | 600-6000 cfs |
| Status | Runnable |
| Class Level | III- to III+ |
| Elevation | 3,922 ft |
| Run Length | 13.0 Mi |
| Gradient | 23 FPM |
| Streamflow Discharge | 1170 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 2.3 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 13302500 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Glacier View
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Sunny Gulch
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Salmon River
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Sunny Gulch Campground
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sunny gulch campgrounds
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Salmon River Campground
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River Runs
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Sunbeam Run (Stanley to Sunbeam Dam)
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Western Boundary Line Of Section 17 To Confluence With Valley Creek
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Outlet Redfish Lake To Confluence With Salmon River
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Headwaters To Western Boundary Line Of Section 17
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Western Boundary Line Of Section 34 To Redfish Lake
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Headwaters To Western Boundary Line Of Section 34