Gauge Conditions
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The biggest waves on the river at higher flows, and the site of the famous glassy wave that surfers love. Flows of 9000-13,000 cfs are optimal levels for surfing Lunch Counter, but 6500 cfs is still a good surfing level. A center wave is available at medium flows. The riverside right rocks are one of the best places to hang out and watch the fun. A nice trail down from the parking area provides access to the rocks and offers a great vantage point for spectactors; bring a picnic and your camera.
Location
Other Rapids on This Run (20)
Rapid
N/A
West Table put-in
Rapid
II+
Station Creek
Rapid
N/A
surf wave
Rapid
N/A
Taco
Rapid
III
Double D
Rapid
III
Haircut Rock
Rapid
N/A
Dream Seam
Hazard
V
Three Oar Deal
Rapid
N/A
Gauging Straits
Rapid
II+
Blind Canyon rapid
Rapid
N/A
new Kahuna putin trail (2013)
Rapid
III+
Big Kahuna
Rapid
N/A
Hawaii 5-O
Rapid
III
Rope
Rapid
III
Champagne
Rapid
N/A
Cliff jump
Rapid
III
Cottonwood
Playspot
N/A
windowshade wave
Rapid
N/A
last surf wave
Rapid
N/A
Sheep Gulch
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7 - West Table to Sheep Gulch (Alpine Canyon)
Snake
III
7.9 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
American Whitewater