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Rapid WA Class III

Lion's Jaw

Cispus - 4 - Road 28 Bridge to Scanewa Reservoir (The Lower) · WA

American Whitewater 46.4536, -122.0122

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Gauge Conditions

Cispus River above Yellowjacket Creek near Randle, WA Upstream Primary
Runnable: 800.0 – 4,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Lion's Jaw
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Beware of the Lion's Jaw, a hole at the bottom of the rapid on center right. It builds in intensity as the flow increases particularly at flows above 2000cfs. Located at USGS River Mile 5.6.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
11.1 mi
Directions
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4 - Road 28 Bridge to Scanewa Reservoir (The Lower)
Cispus
III 15.6 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater