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Rapid ID Class III

Swirly Canyon

Payette, S. Fork - 3. Danskin Station to Alder Creek Bridge (ID)

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Gauge Conditions
South Fork Payette River at Lowman, ID Upstream Primary
Runnable: 800.0 – 4,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Swirly Canyon
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Where the river takes a hard bend to the right and then back left, Swirly Canyon begins. This tight gorge is about half a mile in length. This section has lots of boils and strong eddy lines that can easily flip those without a strong brace. USGS River Mile 90.6.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
2.1 mi
Directions
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3. Danskin Station to Alder Creek Bridge
Payette, S. Fork
II-III 8.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater