| Put In: |
Near Limestone Bluffs |
| Take Out: |
Matthews Creek Campground |
| Difficulty: |
Class IV
, Class V
|
| Gradient: |
75 fpm |
| Run Length: |
6 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
1930 cfs @ 05/26/2012 08:30 AM - SALMON R A SOMES BAR CA, reading taken from USGS
|
| Good Level: |
300 - 1,000 cfs, Optimum 800 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
There is no gauge for this river. This section is usually running half the flow of the Salmon River at Somes Bar. |
| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, May, November, December
|
| Primary Season: |
This section of river only runs during the winter and spring, usually after a few days of heavy rain or during snowmelt |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Pool drop class IV/V rapids. Some rapids in the middle of the run are regularly portaged. |
| Hazards: |
If unfamiliar with this run, scout each drop, there are many rapids that most groups will portage |
| Water Craft: |
kayak |
| Land Ownership: |
Public |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Camping on River: |
Matthews Creek Campground at the take out |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), 307 miles (5 hours 20 minutes) Northwest of Sacramento |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: From Highway 96 take Salmon River Road, just south of Somes Bar, for 17 miles to the forks of the Salmon. From the Forks of the Salmon, drive up the South Fork for about 9 miles to reach the take out.
Put In: The put in is about 6 miles up river on the same road. |
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