2025-12-17T17:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. 6 to 10 inches of snow above 7,000 feet combined with gusty winds could result in visibility reductions due to blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin, Frank Church Wilderness, Lost River Range, Sawtooth/Stanley Basin, Sun Valley Region, and Big Hole Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Isolated damage to trees, powerlines, signs, and outbuildings is possible, along with isolated power outages. Loose outdoor objects could be blown around. Blowing and drifting snow could result in decreased visibility.
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