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Rapid CA Class II

Wounded Knee Rapid

Klamath - 10. Happy Camp to Coon Creek (CA)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Klamath River near Seiad Valley CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: 700.0 – 8,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Wounded Knee Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Wounded Knee Rapid presents a technical Class II challenge with a series of boulders creating multiple tight channels and potential rock pinning hazards. Paddlers should be prepared to navigate a complex center-to-right line, watching for submerged rocks and small hydraulics that can shift with varying water levels. Careful route selection and precise maneuvering are essential to successfully negotiate this rapid without risking boat or swimmer entrapment.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
1.9 mi
Directions
Navigate
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10. Happy Camp to Coon Creek
Klamath
III+(IV) 17.9 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater