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Rapid CA Class II

Blue Swillup Rapid

Klamath - 12. Coon Creek to Green Riffle (CA)

Monitor this Rapid

Gauge Conditions

Klamath River near Seiad Valley CA Upstream Primary

Runnable: 700.0 – 8,000.0 CFS

Range for best boatability uncertain. Please help your fellow paddlers by providing a comment or report.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Blue Swillup Rapid presents a moderate Class II challenge with a series of progressive wave trains and scattered mid-channel boulder gardens that require precise boat positioning. Paddlers should aim for the river right line to avoid a recirculating hole near the center and maintain momentum through a tight sequence of small ledge drops. Watch for potential shallow rock gardens in low water conditions that can create unexpected pinning risks.