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Waterfall CO Class V

Double Drop

Escalante Creek - 01. Escalante Forks to Captain Smith's Cabin · CO

American Whitewater 38.6520, -108.3592

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Gauge Conditions
Escalante Creek near Delta, Co. Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Double Drop
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Double Drop is a technical Class V waterfall rapid featuring two consecutive tight slot drops with powerful, retentive holes that demand precise boat positioning and aggressive paddling. Paddlers must nail a narrow entry line between exposed rocks, then immediately transition and punch through the second hole, which can easily back-surf or pin an unprepared kayak. Serious consequence potential exists for missed lines, with potential for violent recirculation and difficult self-rescue.
Location
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
2.5 mi
Directions
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01. Escalante Forks to Captain Smith's Cabin
Escalante Creek
IV-V(V+) 5.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater