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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: 2,350 CFS

Runnable
67°, Mostly Sunny

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, Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Status Runnable
Class Level III- to III+
Elevation 3,922 ft
Run Length 13.0 Mi
Gradient 23 FPM
Streamflow Discharge 2350 cfs
Gauge Height 3.5 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
Camas Creek Nr Blaine Id
USGS 13141500
395 cfs 4.9 ft
Sf Boise River Nr Featherville Id
USGS 13186000
1,710 cfs 3.7 ft
Big Wood River Nr Bellevue Id
USGS 13141000
89 cfs ft
Big Wood River At Stanton Crossing Nr Bellevue Id
USGS 13140800
407 cfs 5.8 ft
Big Wood R At S Broadford Bridge Nr Bellevue
USGS 13140335
641 cfs 7.4 ft
Sf Boise River At Anderson Ranch Dam Id
USGS 13190500
2,020 cfs 5.5 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change

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