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Rapid OR Class II+

Bills Creek Rapids

Snake - I) Hells Canyon Dam to Pittsburg Landing (OR)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Snake River at Hells Canyon DAM ID-OR State Line Upstream Primary
Runnable: 7,000.0 – 80,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Bills Creek Rapids
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Bills Creek Rapids presents a technical Class II+ challenge with multiple mid-stream boulder gardens and diagonal wave trains that require precise maneuvering. Paddlers should anticipate tight lines between large rocks and potential hydraulic features, with the primary route favoring the right-center channel during moderate to high water conditions. Scout this section carefully, as shifting riverbed conditions can create unexpected hazards and require quick boat positioning.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II+
Mile Marker
13.8 mi
Directions
Navigate
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I) Hells Canyon Dam to Pittsburg Landing
Snake
III-IV 32.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater