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Rapid ID Class II

Rollercoaster Rapid

Salmon - 9 - Hammer Creek to Snake River confluence (ID)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Salmon River at White Bird ID Upstream Primary
Runnable: 3,000.0 – 30,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Rollercoaster Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Rollercoaster Rapid offers a continuous, bouncy ride with multiple staggered waves that require precise boat positioning and momentum. Paddlers should anticipate a series of 3-4 foot standing waves through the center of the channel, with potential for side-surfing in the larger hydraulics near river right. Careful route selection and maintaining downstream speed are critical to successfully navigating this Class II rapid without losing boat control.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
2.7 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
9 - Hammer Creek to Snake River confluence
Salmon
II-IV 55.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater