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Rapid WA Class V

Steelhead Falls

White Salmon - 5 - Northwestern Park to Columbia River (WA)

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Gauge Conditions
White Salmon River near Underwood, WA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 300.0 – 1,500.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Steelhead Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Steelhead Falls marks the entrance to the White Salmon Narrows. Located at USGS River Mile 2.7. The approach is recognized where the river takes a hard bend to the left and then bends back around to the right in a long straightaway. Catch an eddy high on the left to scout or portage as it is easy to proceed past the point of no return. The hole at the base of this drop can cause trouble. The portage around the left is made easier by handholds on the rock wall.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
2.4 mi
Directions
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5 - Northwestern Park to Columbia River
White Salmon
II-III+(V) 4.9 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater