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Rapid ID Class III+

Tight Squeeze

American Whitewater 42.1685, -116.5008

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Gauge Conditions

EF Owyhee River at Crutcher Crossing, ID Downstream Primary

Runnable: 500.0 – 6,000.0 CFS

At lower flows the continuous section near the beginning may be impassable for rafts, but still runnable for smaller craft.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Tight Squeeze is a powerful Class III+ rapid characterized by a narrow channel with complex hydraulics and multiple potential line choices. Paddlers must navigate a series of closely spaced rocks and diagonal waves, with a critical move required near the center to avoid dangerous pour-overs on the river's right side. A precise entry and careful boat positioning are essential to successfully threading through this technical section of the Owyhee River.