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Rapid OR Class II+

Upper Bernard Creek Rapids

Snake - I) Hells Canyon Dam to Pittsburg Landing (OR)

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Gauge Conditions

Snake River at Hells Canyon DAM ID-OR State Line Upstream Primary

Runnable: 7,000.0 – 80,000.0 CFS

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Upper Bernard Creek Rapids features a series of tight, technical Class II+ moves through a narrow constriction with moderate boulder gardens and potential side-surfing holes. Paddlers should be prepared to make quick directional adjustments and maintain precise boat positioning to avoid potential pin rocks, with the most challenging line running close to the right bank through a sequence of staggered hydraulics.