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Rapid CA Class II

A Frame Rapid

Klamath - 08. Iron Gate to Sarah Totten CG (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
Klamath River below Iron Gate DAM CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: 500.0 – 50,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
A Frame Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
A Frame Rapid features a straightforward Class II descent with a moderate left-side channel that requires careful navigation around mid-stream boulders. The rapid's primary challenge is a series of small offset rocks near the entry point that can create unpredictable water currents, demanding precise boat positioning and steady paddle work. Paddlers should maintain a center-left line to avoid potential pin hazards on the right side of the rapid.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
16.2 mi
Directions
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08. Iron Gate to Sarah Totten CG
Klamath
I-II 49.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater