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Rapid OR Class V

Cable

American Whitewater 42.3808, -117.0838

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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.