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Rapid MI Class II

Short narrow swifts

Peshekee - Peshekee Grade Road (various, up to 18 miles) (MI)

Gauge Conditions
Primary
Runnable: 100.0 – 600.0 CFS

Undoubtedly too low for any stretch of this run.

Primary
Runnable: 300.0 – 5,000.0 CFS

Almost certainly too low for any meaningful whitewater experience. (We need your input. Add a comment or report about best flows for whitewater.)

Photo
Short narrow swifts
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Short narrow swifts on the Peshekee River present a continuous Class II sequence with scattered boulder gardens and tight technical lines between rock clusters. Paddlers should anticipate frequent maneuvering and read-and-react boat handling through narrower sections, with potential for unexpected hydraulics around mid-stream rock formations. Maintaining momentum and precise boat placement is critical to navigating this section cleanly and avoiding potential pin or entrapment hazards.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
-3.0 mi
Directions
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Peshekee Grade Road (various, up to 18 miles)
Peshekee
I-III 15.3 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater