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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.
| 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 | 1020 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 2.2 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 13302500 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
| Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
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NF BIG WOOD RIVER NR SAWTOOTH NRA HQ NR KETCHUM ID
2024-12-19T02:30:00.000-07:00 |
12cfs | 4.86ft | 6241ft |
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SF BOISE RIVER AT ANDERSON RANCH DAM ID
2024-12-21T00:15:00.000-07:00 |
297cfs | 3.03ft | 3840ft |
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BIG WOOD RIVER AT STANTON CROSSING NR BELLEVUE ID
2024-12-21T00:00:00.000-07:00 |
13cfs | 4.19ft | 4843ft |
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BIG WOOD RIVER NR BELLEVUE ID
1996-09-16T23:45:00.000-06:00 |
89cfs | ft | 4820ft |
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CAMAS CREEK NR BLAINE ID
2024-12-21T00:45:00.000-07:00 |
6cfs | 2.14ft | 4869ft |
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BIG WOOD RIVER BL MAGIC DAM NR RICHFIELD ID
2024-12-21T01:15:00.000-07:00 |
5cfs | 1.84ft | 4670ft |
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DIXIE CREEK BEL ANDERSON RANCH DAM ID
2014-10-01T00:00:00.000-06:00 |
0cfs | ft | 3851ft |
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