Gauge Conditions
Runnable: ? – ? CFS
Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The first significant rapids sequence on the Potato River presents a technical navigational challenge with multiple mid-stream boulder obstacles and potential lateral waves. Paddlers should carefully scout the entry and identify the most efficient line through the rocky section, being mindful of potential pin hazards and the need for precise boat positioning. A clean run requires careful momentum management and strategic maneuvering between the scattered rock formations.
Location
Other Rapids on This Run (19)
Rapid
N/A
Put In
Rapid
N/A
USGS Gauge
Rapid
N/A
Final Drop of First Sequence
Rapid
N/A
Beginning of Potato River Falls sequence
Rapid
N/A
Parking for Potato River Falls
Waterfall
N/A
Final Drop of Potato River Falls
Rapid
N/A
Start (continuation?) of gradient sequence
Rapid
N/A
First of back-to-back ledge-drops
Rapid
N/A
Second of back-to-back ledge-drops
Rapid
N/A
Uncertain area leading to drop
Rapid
N/A
Possible chute or compression waves
Hazard
N/A
***Entering Bad River Indian Reservation lands***
Rapid
N/A
Islands (& likely woodpiles)
Rapid
N/A
End of large island
Rapid
N/A
Possible small ledge/wave/hole
Rapid
N/A
Elongated Island
Rapid
N/A
Possible minor rapids / ledge-sequence
Rapid
N/A
Start of final significant rapids sequence
Rapid
N/A
Take Out
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C) Hwy.169 to Potato River Rd (6.5 miles)
Potato
II-IV(V)
6.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
American Whitewater