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Rapid AK Class IV+

Jaws

Sixmile (& E. Fork Sixmile) - Seward Hwy along E. Fork of Six Mile to Sunshine · AK

American Whitewater 60.7413, -149.3500

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Gauge Conditions

SIXMILE Creek Near HOPE AK Downstream Primary
Runnable: 500.0 – 3,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Description

One of the more intimidating rapids on the run. Jaws is a mess of monster holes and possible pin spots; definitely one of the places I would least want to swim on the river. The upper half of Jaws holds all the crux moves, but paddle, row or swim right for the second half to escape some heinous-looking shark-fin rocks on the left. It is for these gnarly features that the rapid gets its name. A sneak line far right through the top half opens up at medium water.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV+
Mile Marker
9.4 mi
Directions
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Seward Hwy along E. Fork of Six Mile to Sunshine
Sixmile (& E. Fork Sixmile)
V 9.3 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater