Salmon River (Idaho)

Catchment area of ​​the Salmon River

Looking east along the Salmon River about 20 kilometers east of Riggins

Salmon River

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The Salmon River ( [ sæmən ɹɪvɚ ], literally "Salmon River ") is a river that flows for a distance of 684 km through central Idaho.

He is also referred to as the " River of No Return ".

The Salmon River has its sources in the Sawtooth Mountains and the Lemhi Range. It flows northeast through the Custer County, north through Lemhi County and then in a westerly direction through the Idaho County to its confluence with the Snake River ( Oregon border ). From its source to its mouth, the river at a height difference of more than 2500 meters.

The middle section of the Salmon River is one of the most beautiful areas for whitewater kayaking and rafting.

The river is designated as National Wild and Scenic River.

By 1860, gold was discovered along the river. The result was that many gold prospectors came to this area and there came Perce Indians to clashes with the Nez resident. Today you can see along the river many abandoned mines.

The Middle Fork Salmon River is a 166 km long left tributary of the Salmon River. He is also honored as a National Wild and Scenic River. With the exception of 1 mile near the Dagger Falls Boundary Creek Road the complete flow path is rated as " wild".

The South Fork Salmon River is also a left tributary that meets the lower reaches of the Salmon River on this.