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Waterfall KS Class V

Falls

Deer Creek - Old Sedan City Lake to New Sedan City Lake (KS)

Gauge Conditions
CANEY River Near ELGIN, KS Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Photo
Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Falls on Deer Creek is a technical Class V waterfall drop with a narrow, boulder-strewn entry that funnels into a vertical 12-foot descent with limited margin for error. Paddlers must execute a precise left-side line to avoid a dangerous recirculating hydraulic at the base of the falls, with severe consequences for missed entry or poor boat positioning. The rapid demands expert-level boat control, precise route-finding, and immediate response to hydraulic features that can quickly trap or flip a vessel.
Location
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Old Sedan City Lake to New Sedan City Lake
Deer Creek
II(V) 1.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater