Middle Fork of the Salmon River – 6 Days
Middle Fork of the Salmon River Overview
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It’s true — it doesn’t get any better than this. With over 100 winding miles of river — and more than 100 sets of rapids — there’s no wondering why the journey along the Middle Fork Salmon is considered unparalleled. One of the continent’s premium rafting destinations, the Middle Fork’s legendary waters churn through high country forest, granite canyons, swirling seas of grassland and some of Idaho’s most storied spaces. The river’s banks speak of the state’s proud heritage, its Native American history, pioneer sites and natural habitat for a wondrous world of wildlife.
Itinerary at a Glance
- Scenic flight from Stanley, ID to our put-in at Indian Creek
- Fantastic alpine scenery, deep green forests, dramatic mountains and crystal clear creeks
- Soak in a steaming natural hot spring after braving Velvet Falls and Ramshorn rapids
- Feast on a picnic lunch, take a swim and a short hike
- Try your hand at a paddleboat or inflatable kayak
- Music, stories and jokes, the popping of the fire
- Watch the scenery change from high mountains to rolling hills
- Forests give way to miles of open grassland dotted with cool glades of pine
- Run huge rapids like Powerhouse and Pistol Creek
- Another soak in a hot spring, caves decorated with Sheepeater Indian pictographs
- Hike to the magnificent Veil Falls plummeting into a natural amphitheatre
- Impassable Canyon, Redside, Rubber and Hancock rapids
- Reach the confluence of the Main Salmon and head back to civilization
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