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Rapid WA Class III

Sharks Tooth

White Salmon - 4 - BZ Corner to Northwestern Park (WA)

Monitor this Rapid

Gauge Conditions

White Salmon River near Underwood, WA Downstream Primary

Runnable: 500.0 – 2,000.0 CFS

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Sharks Tooth rapid features a tight technical line through a series of sharp, partially submerged rocks that create turbulent hydraulics and require precise boat positioning. Paddlers must navigate a narrow chute on river right, avoiding a powerful hole near the center and potential pin spots among the jagged rock formations, with the crux move demanding quick maneuvering to maintain momentum and avoid potential hazards.