The Middle Fork of the Salmon River
Unforgettable Idaho Wilderness Fly Fishing and Rafting Adventures
Middle Fork Salmon River Rafting and Fly Fishing Trips Since 1990
A Middle Fork Legacy
For over 30 years, Solitude River Trips has been offering the most comfortable, convenient, and unforgettable wilderness fly fishing and whitewater rafting experience in North America on the iconic Middle Fork of the Salmon River. Our 5 & 6-day river trips are designed to provide families, friends, lovers, or solo travelers with the most memorable and high-quality adventure vacation of their lives.
Our team of Middle Fork river guides are knowledgeable companions, excellent fishermen, experienced boatmen/women, and well-compensated service professionals. With an excellent crew, all else follows: premier fly fishing and whitewater rafting trips, glamorous riverside accommodations, incredible wilderness gourmet, and a full-service experience in the middle of Idaho’s Frank Church Wilderness.
Our Trips
Duration
6 days/5 nights
Dates
Late June – Sept
$4950
per angler
About The Legendary
Middle Fork of the Salmon River
The Middle Fork of the Salmon River is one of the premier wilderness river trips in the world. Flowing 96 miles through the heart of Idaho’s 2.3 million-acre Frank Church–River of No Return Wilderness, it’s a federally protected Wild & Scenic River that offers unparalleled solitude, scenery, and adventure. With over 100 named rapids, gin-clear water, riverside natural hot springs, and world-class fly fishing for native Westslope cutthroat trout, the Middle Fork delivers an unforgettable backcountry experience. From high mountain forests to deep granite canyons, this free-flowing river carves through remote terrain rich with wildlife, cultural history, and breathtaking beauty, perfectly suited for both thrilling rafting expeditions and multi-day fishing adventures.
The Middle Fork: A Catalyst For Wilderness Protection
A river trip on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River is an adventure unlike any other. Surrounded by 2.3 million acres of wilderness, the remoteness of the river corridor is unmatched. Included as one of the original eight rivers protected by the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, the Middle Fork was identified as one of the nation’s greatest natural treasures. Following President Jimmy Carter’s trip down the Middle Fork in August of 1978, the area surrounding the river was identified for further protection. In 1980, the River of No Return Wilderness Area (Renamed the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area in 1984) became the largest contiguous wilderness area in the U.S. outside of Alaska. Today, the Middle Fork of the Salmon River offers a unique wilderness experience. Traveling down a free-flowing river hundreds of miles from roads and technology reminds us not only of what is important to us, but of the importance of protecting these wild places.
Beginning at 6280 feet above sea level, the Middle Fork descends over 3000 vertical feet on its path through the Salmon River Mountains. This drastic drop in elevation allows the river to showcase a variety of unique ecosystems. Just below the put-in at Boundary Creek, the river travels through a high alpine forest of Lodgepole Pine and Douglas Fir. At mile 25, as the river passes Indian Creek, a semi-arid environment begins to dominate the river canyon. Here, towering Ponderosa Pine trees line the river corridor, providing perfectly shaded camp sites. Below the Flying B Ranch, the river undergoes yet another dramatic change as it plunges into the Impassable Canyon. Named for the inability to establish a through trail, the Impassable Canyon is the third-deepest canyon in the United States. As the river cuts through the 98-million-year-old Idaho Batholith that covers 13,500 sq. miles of central Idaho, towering granite walls rise towards the sky. This dramatic ending is fitting for such a magical and special river, marking the finish of a bucket-list whitewater rafting or fly fishing trip on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River.
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Where is the Middle Fork of the Salmon River?
Located in central Idaho north of Stanley and the Salmon River Mountains
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Kayaking The Middle Fork Salmon River With An Outfitter
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Wildlife You Might Encounter While Rafting the Middle Fork Salmon
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Contact Details
Solitude River Trips
P.O. Box 696 | Salmon, ID 83467
+1 (208) 806-1218
solitude@rivertrips.com
Orvis Endorsed since 2003
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