Salmon
9 - Hammer Creek to Snake River confluence(Lower Salmon)
July 13, 2022
| Reporter | Matthew Barry |
| Gauge Reading | 16000 cfs at SALMON RIVER AT WHITE BIRD ID |
Left Hammer Creek on 07/08 in the late afternoon and came into Heller Bar about noon on 07/12. This was our first time on the Lower Salmon and we had a blast. Amazing sandy beaches, incredible scenery, and super fun rapids. We scouted Snow Hole, China, and Slide. The lines were obvious at this level but there was defenitely some big, turbulent waves and major holes to avoid. Along with these rapids, all other rapids were super fun and splashy. The scouts are easy to get to and they are on the BLM map. One night was a bit tricky to find a campsite but was no big deal. I'd recommend getting an early start to the day, arrive at camp in the early afternoon and relax for the rest of the day. We had a ton of fun. Get it while it's not permit required! P.S. Michelle at All Rivers Shuttle is outstanding and provided us some great beta. Use All Rivers for your car shuttle and raft rental if you're doing so!