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Other Whitewater Trips on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River
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:: Rapid River Whitewater Kayaking Trip
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Rapid River Whitewater Kayaking Trip on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River |
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Rapid River Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Below Seafoam G.S. at the end of the road |
| Take Out: |
Cache Bar |
| Difficulty: |
Class V
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| Gradient: |
85 fpm |
| Run Length: |
90 (13) miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
5610 cfs @ 05/26/2012 10:45 AM - MF SALMON RIVER AT MF LODGE NR YELLOW PINE ID, reading taken from USGS
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| Good Level: |
4' |
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| Permit: |
Yes. A Middle Fork of the Salmon Permit is needed. |
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kayak,wwcan |
| Camping on River: |
Yes. Numerous spots, but must be registered in advance. |
| Location: |
In the Rocky Mtn Region (ID), of |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
To get to the put-in from Stanley: 1. Head north on Wall St toward Eva Falls Ave 213 ft 2. Turn left at ID-21 S/Eva Falls Ave 18.0 mi 3. Turn right at Lola Creek Campground Rd 174 ft 4. Take the 1st right onto Cape Horn Rd/Natl Forest Develop Road 008 Rd/Seafoam Rd 0.4 mi 5. Turn left at National Forest Development Rd 008/Seafoam Rd 1.8 mi 6. Turn right to stay on National Forest Development Rd 008/Seafoam Rd 11.3 mi 7. Turn left at National Forest Development Rd 010/Seafoam Creek Rd 2.1 mi Seafoam Creek The take-out is the same for the Middle Fork of the Salmon.
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| Rapid River on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River |
This is a class V wilderness steep creek. It is choked with logs; some blind corners sweep into log jams. A scout from an airplane would be a good idea. A hike to the put-in is required.
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Last Edited by josho on 5/18/2011
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