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Salmon River (California)

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The Salmon River is a river is Siskiyou County, California. It is a major tributary of the Klamath River. The East Fork of the river begins near the border with Trinity County. It flows roughly west until it meets the South Fork, which travels northwest during its relatively short run. The river then flows northwest, where it is joined by the North Fork halfway to its confluence with the Klamath River. The North Fork travels east, then south and finally west until it meets the mainstem of the river. Coming from the east, the Salmon River meets the Klamath River along the border between Siskiyou and Humboldt County. Wooley Creek, a large stream from the northeast, joins the river a few miles before the river reaches its confluence with the Klamath River.

The California Salmon River is a true gem, with clear emerald green water in a deep formidable gorge. The river truly pushes the definition of pool drop; short yet extremely calm sections between steep, challenging rapids. This is not a river for beginning or even intermediate boaters. That said, if you do decide to run this river, the adrenaline fix you get on the upper six miles of the Nordheimer run will last for several days. Additionally, you will be rewarded with spectacular views and numerous encounters with wildlife.