Salmon
2 - Stanley to Rough Creek Bridge(Stanley Run)
| Difficulty | II |
| Length | 9.3 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Gauge | Salmon River Bl Yankee Fork Nr Clayton Id |
| Flow Rate as of 56 minutes | 3800 cfshigh runnable |
| Reach Info Last Updated | July 7, 2024 |
River Description
This section is a great day section on the Main Salmon. It begins with scenic float along Highway 75 in the wide open valley in Stanley with the backdrop of the Sawtooth Mountains.
River Features
Salmon River Bridge Put-In
Distance: 0 mi
Access on river left at the bridge in Stanley located at Highway 75 mile 189.9. The site has a small parking area and low bank access to the river.
Rough Creek Bridge Access
Distance: 9.3 mi
Take Out
This informal access point marks the transition point between the class II float through the valley in Stanley to the more challenging class III-IV whitewater downstream. Access is on the downstream river left side of the bridge at Highway 75 mile 199.0.
Trip Reports
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