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Rapid ID Class IV

Hellgate

Lochsa - 4 - Split Creek Pack Bridge to Lowell (Selway) (ID)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 400.0 – 25,000.0 CFS

Flow range for best boatability uncertain. Please help your fellow boaters with a comment or report.

Photo
Hellgate
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

The most challenging rapid on this section with a hole towards the right that can flip or hold boats. The ledge on river left is easy to spot from upstream but you need to stay alert for the hole down the river right tongue which can sneak up on you. It's not hard to avoid as long as you are paying attention. Highway 12 Mile 103.2.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
8.5 mi
Directions
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4 - Split Creek Pack Bridge to Lowell (Selway)
Lochsa
II-III+ 15.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater