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Rapid ID Class III+

Tight Squeeze

Owyhee - 1. Duck Valley Indian Res. to Crutcher's Crossing (ID)

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Gauge Conditions
EF Owyhee River at Crutcher Crossing, ID Downstream Primary
Runnable: 500.0 – 6,000.0 CFS

At lower flows the continuous section near the beginning may be impassable for rafts, but still runnable for smaller craft.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Tight Squeeze
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Tight Squeeze is a powerful Class III+ rapid characterized by a narrow channel with complex hydraulics and multiple potential line choices. Paddlers must navigate a series of closely spaced rocks and diagonal waves, with a critical move required near the center to avoid dangerous pour-overs on the river's right side. A precise entry and careful boat positioning are essential to successfully threading through this technical section of the Owyhee River.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III+
Mile Marker
21.8 mi
Directions
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1. Duck Valley Indian Res. to Crutcher's Crossing
Owyhee
III-IV(V+) 65.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater