| Put In: |
Nordheimer Flat Campground |
| Take Out: |
Butler Creek |
| Difficulty: |
Class IV
500-2,000 cfs , Class V
2,000-5,000 cfs
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| Gradient: |
42 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
6.4 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
1910 cfs @ 05/26/2012 11:30 AM - SALMON R A SOMES BAR CA, reading taken from USGS
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| Flow Information (phone): |
K-Flow; 916-368-8682 |
| Good Level: |
500 to 5,000 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
April, May, June
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| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Pool-drop class IV and V through a steep-walled canyon. |
| Hazards: |
big and cold water |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
Mostly National Forest |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Camping on River: |
A few sites. |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), 320 miles Northwest of Sacramento |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: From California Hwy 96, turn east onto Salmon River Road which provides numerous river access points. Nordheimer Flat Campground is located on river left. Once you have entered the campground take the right fork of the road to reach the beach.
Take-out: Along Salmon River Road just upstream from Butler Creek, 6.4 miles from the put-in.
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