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Waterfall KS Class V

Chaw Falls

American Whitewater 38.3695, -96.5804

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Gauge Conditions

Cottonwood River at Cottonwood Falls, KS Downstream Primary

Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Chaw Falls is a technical Class V waterfall drop with a narrow, boulder-strewn entry and a vertical 15-foot plunge that demands precise boat positioning and expert-level line selection. Paddlers must navigate a complex approach through tight, offset rocks before committing to the main pour-over, with significant hydraulic recirculation at the base creating high consequence for any missed entry or technique error.