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Rapid AK Class III

The Notch

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

Description

Just below Waterfall, the river rolls over a broad rock garden then pinches through a narrow gap in the basement rock. There is usually a hole and some boily water in and below the constriction. Beware of a dangerous undercut wall just downstream on river right if you're collecting carnage.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
2.0 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