SUNBEAM RUN (STANLEY TO SUNBEAM DAM)
River Runs • Kayaking • Whitewater
November 21, 2024
Winter Storm Warning
National Weather Service • Until 2024-11-21T16:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 21 inches above 7500 feet elevation. 2 to 8 inches 5000 to 7000 feet elevation. * WHERE...Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin, Sawtooth/Stanley Basin, and Sun Valley Region. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
National Weather Service • Until 2024-11-21T16:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 21 inches above 7500 feet elevation. 2 to 8 inches 5000 to 7000 feet elevation. * WHERE...Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin, Sawtooth/Stanley Basin, and Sun Valley Region. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
SUMMARY
| 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 | 1050 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 2.3 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage |
Salmon River At Salmon Id
USGS 13302500 |
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.
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