Whitewater directory

Whitewater Features

Explore mapped rapids, waterfalls, playspots, hazards, and portages across the United States.

24,753
Total Features
21,352
Rapids
855
Waterfalls
927
Playspots
1,513
Hazards
106
Portages

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Colorado 24 features

Take Out

Take Out

Animas - 03. Silverton to Tacoma
Rapid N/A
Take Out

Take Out

Animas - 08. 32nd St. Park to Purple Cliffs
Rapid N/A
Take Out

Take Out

Animas - 04. Tacoma to Rockwood Rail Yard (Rockwood Box)
Rapid N/A
The Plunger

The Plunger

Animas - 05. Bakers Box
Rapid V
The Racoon

The Racoon

Animas - 05. Bakers Box
Rapid V
Trimble Lane Access Put In

Trimble Lane Access Put In

Animas - 07. Trimble Lane to 32nd Street Park
Rapid N/A
Trimble Lane Access Take Out

Trimble Lane Access Take Out

Animas - 06. Bakers Bridge to Trimble Lane
Rapid N/A
Erickson Campground Put-in

Erickson Campground Put-in

Anthracite Creek - 02. Erickson Springs Campground to NF Gunnison
Rapid N/A
NF Gunnison Confluence

NF Gunnison Confluence

Anthracite Creek - 02. Erickson Springs Campground to NF Gunnison
Rapid N/A
Put In

Put In

Anthracite Creek, Ruby Fork - 01. Bridge to Erickson Springs Campground
Rapid N/A
Take Out

Take Out

Anthracite Creek, Ruby Fork - 01. Bridge to Erickson Springs Campground
Rapid N/A
#1

#1

Arkansas - 02. Numbers Launch to Railroad Bridge Launch
Rapid IV
#1.5

#1.5

Arkansas - 02. Numbers Launch to Railroad Bridge Launch
Rapid III
#2

#2

Arkansas - 02. Numbers Launch to Railroad Bridge Launch
Rapid IV
#3

#3

Arkansas - 02. Numbers Launch to Railroad Bridge Launch
Rapid IV
#4

#4

Arkansas - 02. Numbers Launch to Railroad Bridge Launch
Rapid IV
#5

#5

Arkansas - 02. Numbers Launch to Railroad Bridge Launch
Rapid IV
#6

#6

Arkansas - 02. Numbers Launch to Railroad Bridge Launch
Rapid IV
371 Bridge

371 Bridge

Arkansas - 02. Numbers Launch to Railroad Bridge Launch
Rapid N/A
Boat Eater

Boat Eater

Arkansas - 10. Parkdale Launch to Canon City (Royal Gorge)
Rapid IV
Canyon Doors

Canyon Doors

Arkansas - 05. Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access
Playspot III
Caretakers

Caretakers

Arkansas - 10. Parkdale Launch to Canon City (Royal Gorge)
Rapid III
Centennial Park Cañon City

Centennial Park Cañon City

Arkansas - 11. Centennial Park to Mackenzie Takeout
Rapid N/A
Corkscrew

Corkscrew

Arkansas - 10. Parkdale Launch to Canon City (Royal Gorge)
Rapid III