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Hazard SD Class III

Elbow Room

Spearfish Creek - Spearfish Canyon (7.6 miles) (SD)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Photo
Elbow Room
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Elbow room is considered the crux of the upper canyon stretch.  This is a short but swift boulder section with a large rectangular rock splitting the current in two paths.  The rapid must be run river right (at standard levels) where there is just enough room to squeeze your boat through.  Beware, the passage is off-camber and you may find yourself losing some skin as you pass through.  Elbow pads recommended.  A couple quick moves immediately after will get you around the bend where you're met with 2 more small funnel drops.  A fun, fast 1/4 mile.

Location
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Spearfish Canyon (7.6 miles)
Spearfish Creek
II-III 7.6 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater