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Waterfall CO Class IV

S-turn Rapid

Eagle River - 02. Redcliff to Tigiwon Rd/FR 707 (CO)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 275.0 – 2,000.0 CFS
Photo
S-turn Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
S-turn Rapid features a technical entry with two distinct channels that converge around a central rock formation, creating powerful hydraulics and complex water flow. Paddlers must carefully navigate either the right or left channel, managing sharp turns and potential pour-overs, with the left line offering a marginally cleaner route but requiring precise boat positioning to avoid dangerous recirculating holes.
Location
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
2.5 mi
Directions
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02. Redcliff to Tigiwon Rd/FR 707
Eagle River
IV-V(V+) 4.4 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater