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Rapid OR Class V

Cable

Owyhee - 2. Crutcher's Crossing to Three Forks (OR)

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Gauge Conditions
EF Owyhee River at Crutcher Crossing, ID Upstream Primary
Runnable: 500.0 – 3,000.0 CFS
Owyhee River near Rome OR Downstream Primary
Runnable: 800.0 – 6,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Description
Cable Rapid is a challenging Class V drop with a complex entry and multiple hazards, including a powerful hydraulic and a potentially dangerous steel cable near the rapid. Paddlers must navigate a tight, technical line between undercut rocks and a recirculating hole, requiring precise boat control and skilled maneuvering to avoid potentially fatal consequences. Scouting is strongly recommended, as the rapid's narrow channel and potential for pinning or entrapment demand careful route selection and expert-level whitewater skills.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
18.0 mi
Directions
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2. Crutcher's Crossing to Three Forks
Owyhee
II-III+(V) 38.1 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater