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Rapid ID Class V

Drop No. 2:

Henrys Fork - Hatchery Ford to above Upper Mesa Falls (ID)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 1,000.0 – 3,000.0 CFS
Photo
Drop No. 2:
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

This rapid is immediately after Sheep Falls. Easiest to scout both while you are out of your boat, or if you are portaging, just keep walking. This drop is as intimidating as it is safe. Take note of the two small entrance holes.  They are bigger than they look from the bank. Otherwise, straight down the tongue, baby! Huge, flat pool at the bottom, minimal consequences. Under 1600cfs this drop gets very sticky and is not usually run. Over 2500cfs it only gets better! When portaging there are two possibilities for re-entering the river. The best is to slide off a rock at water level into the current right below the meat of the drop. People have seal-launched the high rock, but you run the risk of breaking your boat on the underwater rocks. If you do not like the look of this: hope you are wearing long pants. You will be hiking for a while, navigating a steep embankment, and wading through waist-high stinging nettle.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
2.8 mi
Directions
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Hatchery Ford to above Upper Mesa Falls
Henrys Fork
III+(V) 6.9 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater