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RiverBrain

Idaho – US

Class
II- to III-
Put-in elevation
4,632 Feet
Take-out elevation
4,616 Feet
Typical season
March to October
Author
Bryan Hansen

Current Flow

1,730 CFS

Gauge height: 2.79 FT

Reading from Jul 10, 2026 9:45 PM

2.50/hr (12h) 1.25/hr (24h)

Running

Hit some laps

Primary gauge
SALMON RIVER AT SALMON ID Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗ NOAA river forecast ↗

Recommended levels

Minimum800
Average2,000
Maximum6,000

Recommended use

  • Kayaking
  • Rafting
  • Canoeing
  • SUP
  • Packrafting
  • Fishing

Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.

Flow history — last 6 days

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Description

Pahsimeroi to Royal Gorge. This is mostly a stretch of fishing river, but towards Royal Gorge you get in some class III rapids.

Rapids

# Rapid Class Recommended flow Description Scout
1 Royal Gorge Wave Traing I —–—

Class II-III, it really is just boulder dodging. There are a few pour overs to be careful of.

You have to run river left. Just stay to the left when you pass the Royal Gorge camp ground.

Access

Type Name Elevation Camping Water Boat ramp Vehicle access Description
Put-In Pahsimeroi Fork 4,632 Feet Yes No Yes All Vehicles
Take-Out Royal Gorge 4,616 Feet No Yes Yes All Vehicles

Simple dirt ramp takeout. Usually has a honey bucket, but no guarantee.

Camps

No river camps added yet.

Permit

Application deadlineJanuary 1

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Fishing

No fish species have been associated with this run yet.

Points of Interest

Hot spring Hot Spring

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