Gauge Conditions
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Diamond Back is a technical Class III rapid characterized by a series of powerful diagonal waves and a deceptive midstream boulder garden that requires precise maneuvering. Paddlers must navigate a tight entry line between two large rocks before threading through multiple hydraulic features that can quickly push boats off-line, with the primary route favoring the right side of the rapid but demanding careful boat control and quick eddy turns to avoid potential pin spots.
Location
Other Rapids on This Run (10)
Rapid
N/A
Yakama Reservation Boundary Put In
Rapid
N/A
Parrots Crossing Put-in Access
Rapid
III
Rattler
Rapid
III
Hatchery Drop
Rapid
N/A
Fish Hatchery Access
Hazard
N/A
Fish Hatchery Weir
Rapid
III
Borde Rapids
Rapid
III
Boundary Rapids
Rapid
N/A
Summit Creek Access
Rapid
N/A
Leidl Campground Take Out
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1 - Yakama Reservation to Leidl Campground
Klickitat
III+
22.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
American Whitewater