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Rapid AK Class IV+

Suckhole Rapid

Sixmile (& E. Fork Sixmile) - Seward Hwy along E. Fork of Six Mile to Sunshine · AK

American Whitewater 60.7413, -149.3500

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Gauge Conditions

SIXMILE Creek Near HOPE AK Downstream Primary
Runnable: 500.0 – 3,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Description

This infamous drop can catch you sleeping and hides one of the stickiest holes on the river. Rafters are often cited referring to Suckhole as the crux of Third Canyon. 10.0' (1,450 cfs) is considered a classic level for a spanking. A pair of offset holes or crashing waves (depending on the level) leads to a row of boulders. Most of the flow goes through the middle and into the suckhole for which the rapid is named. At medium levels a sneak line opens on the far right. To complicate matters, Zig Zag is waiting just downstream to collect your swimmers and carnage.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV+
Mile Marker
8.8 mi
Directions
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Seward Hwy along E. Fork of Six Mile to Sunshine
Sixmile (& E. Fork Sixmile)
V 9.3 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater