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Rapid CA Class III+

Lower Browns

American Whitewater 41.2912, -123.2441

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Gauge Conditions

Salmon River a Somes Bar CA Downstream Primary

Runnable: 3,200.0 – 5,500.0 CFS

The NF Canyon can be run below 3200 cfs on the Somes Bar gauge but becomes increasingly technical and rocky. Above 5500 cfs, the run gets pushier but pads out

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Lower Browns is a technical Class III+ rapid characterized by a series of powerful, closely-spaced hydraulics and large boulders that require precise maneuvering. Paddlers must navigate a narrow, boulder-strewn channel with a strong centerline that demands quick boat positioning to avoid potential pin hazards and maintain momentum through consecutive breaking waves. At higher flows, the rapid becomes increasingly consequential, with keeper holes and increased water speed demanding advanced reading and route selection skills.