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Rapid CA Class IV+

First Gorge Entrance Rapid

American Whitewater 41.4163, -123.3947

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Gauge Conditions

Salmon River a Somes Bar CA Downstream Primary

Runnable: 1,850.0 – 6,000.0 CFS

Low flow for kayaks

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Description

Wooley Creek enters its first gorge immediately upon on a sharp left bend a little more than a mile below Wooley Camp. This bend conceals the first rapid so that by the time you see that it's there, you're comitted to run its entry ledge. To scout, get out on the left as soon as you see the sharp left bend. This rapid can also (sort of) be seen from the hike in but is far below the creek and a view of it depends on the leaves being off the trees (winter and early spring). There are three distinct drops in this rapid.