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Rapid OR Class II+

Sheep Creek Rapids

Snake - I) Hells Canyon Dam to Pittsburg Landing (OR)

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Gauge Conditions
Snake River at Hells Canyon DAM ID-OR State Line Upstream Primary
Runnable: 7,000.0 – 80,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Sheep Creek Rapids
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Sheep Creek Rapids presents a technical Class II+ challenge with a series of staggered basalt rock gardens that create unpredictable water hydraulics and require precise boat positioning. Paddlers must navigate a tight, technical line through moderate wave trains and potential pour-overs, with the main channel shifting depending on water levels and demanding careful route selection to avoid potential pin spots and rocky obstructions.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II+
Mile Marker
17.3 mi
Directions
Navigate
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I) Hells Canyon Dam to Pittsburg Landing
Snake
III-IV 32.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater