Hazard Warning: Hazard information may be user-submitted and unverified. Conditions change frequently. Always scout rapids and obstacles yourself.
Rapid ID Class V

Bouncer Down the Middle

Payette, N. Fork - 5. Smiths Ferry to Banks (ID)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
NF Payette River near Banks ID Downstream Primary
Runnable: 400.0 – 2,800.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Bouncer Down the Middle
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Bouncer Down the Middle is a technical Class V rapid with a complex, boulder-strewn descent that demands precise boat positioning and instant decision-making. The primary line requires threading between large, punchy hydraulics and sharp-edged rocks, with serious consequences for mistimed or imprecise routes. Paddlers must execute clean, powerful moves through multiple consecutive drops while managing significant water volume and potential pin hazards.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
6.4 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
5. Smiths Ferry to Banks
Payette, N. Fork
V 16.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater