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Rapid CA Class III+

Broken Finger (Dick's Overhang)

Salmon - Butler Creek to Brannons Bar (CA)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 1,200.0 – 4,500.0 CFS
Description

At flows below about 1500 cfs, this rapid has a sticky hole at the bottom wedged between the river left eddy and the rock wall on river right. It's easy enough to avoid by driving left, but if you get stuck in the hole, be prepared for a ride. At medium to high flows, this rapid is straightforward and the hole at the bottom disappears. 

The name Dick's Overhang refers to kayak legend and surf ski wizard, Dick Wold, who must've taken a memorable ride in the hole back in the day.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III+
Mile Marker
2.7 mi
Directions
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Butler Creek to Brannons Bar
Salmon
III+(IV) 3.9 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater