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Rapid ID Class III

Big Foot Island Rapid

Salmon - 9 - Hammer Creek to Snake River confluence (ID)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Salmon River at White Bird ID Upstream Primary
Runnable: 3,000.0 – 30,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Big Foot Island Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Big Foot Island Rapid presents a technical Class III challenge with a complex boulder field and multiple channel options that require precise navigation. Paddlers should be prepared for irregular hydraulics, including a series of offset rocks and diagonal wave trains that can push boats toward the right bank's undercut features. Careful route selection and strong boat control are critical to successfully threading through this rapid's intricate maze of obstacles.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
6.1 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
9 - Hammer Creek to Snake River confluence
Salmon
II-IV 55.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater