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 The Middle and Main Forks of the Salmon River have all the right ingredients for the perfect wilderness river trip -- outstanding scenery, great weather, and fun whitewater. Each has its own personality,
and one is bound to match yours. If you can't choose, do them both as a combination trip.
The remote Middle Fork runs cold, clear, quick, and steep, through changing terrain, past cliffs and hot springs. More a roller coaster than staircase, the Main Salmon is a muscular river -- big water, but big beaches and pools, too. Its water is warmer and its rapids user friendly, which is great for families with children.
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- The time of year you choose to take your trip makes a big difference in your experience. Some folks prefer the raging rivers of early June, while others want a more mellow float in late summer. Both rivers mellow as summer progresses: The water warms and rapids become tamer. The difficulty of both rivers is rated Class III to IV on the international scale of I to VI. (Class I is moving flat water and Class VI is almost impossible without serious consequences). We think you'll agree it's hard to pick a favorite between them, so try both on a combination trip with an overnight between at a riverside guest ranch. One river isn't better than the other, just different. To put all this in perspective, check out a Map of Idaho.
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