 The
Salmon, often referred to as the Cal Salmon to distinguish
it from the Salmon River in Idaho, has its origins in the remote
wilderness of the Marble and Salmon mountains in northern California.
In a classic pool-and-drop configuration, cutting through a
granite gorge, this wild river is extremely demanding - always
living up to its Class 5 status.
The action begins just a half-mile downstream
from the put-in with Bloomer Falls...two boat burying holes
and a wrap rock. What follows is miles of non-stop action with
Lewis Falls, The Maze, Tercel Turn, and Airplane. Our first
scout of the day is Cascade - a choice of a 400 yard boulder
garden or a 15-foot waterfall. This is all before lunch.
The
grand finale is a continuous torrent of a rapid aptly named
Freight Train. This rapid is guaranteed to get even the most
seasoned boater's heart racing. Later, as the granite walls
narrow above, we continue our descent into a whitewater paradise.
Testimonial -
"We just finished your two day trip
on the Upper Klamath river and had the best time. We are
looking forward to planning another vacation with you next
year and will bring more people. The meals were great and
I couldn't believe you even compost all the produce cuttings.
Thank you for all your care." - Rob & Lena |
