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Rapid WA Class II

Warm Springs Rapids

Snake - J) Pittsburg Landing (or Salmon) to Heller Bar (WA)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 8,000.0 – 80,000.0 CFS
Photo
Warm Springs Rapids
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Warm Springs Rapids presents a consistent Class II challenge with moderate waves and a straightforward channel. Paddlers should navigate the river's center, watching for potential shallow rock gardens and maintaining momentum through the moderate chop. While not technically complex, the rapid requires attentive line selection and standard whitewater maneuvering skills.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
20.1 mi
Directions
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J) Pittsburg Landing (or Salmon) to Heller Bar
Snake
II 47.4 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater