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Rapid ID Class III

Eagle Creek 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
Eagle Creek Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Eagle Creek Rapid presents a technical Class III challenge with a series of powerful diagonal waves and a narrow main channel that requires precise maneuvering. Paddlers must navigate carefully through a boulder-strewn section, avoiding potential hydraulic features on river right while maintaining momentum to punch through the crux move. At higher water levels, the rapid can develop more aggressive holes and increased turbulence, demanding skilled boat control and strategic line selection.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
40.9 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