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Waterfall OR Class V

Frustration Falls

Salmon - 1. Split Falls to Wilderness Trailhead (OR)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 500.0 – 1,500.0 CFS

*If no diurnal cycle is showing on the gauge.

Photo
Frustration Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Frustration Falls is a powerful, technical Class V drop with a narrow, boulder-choked entry that demands precise boat placement and expert-level reading of complex hydraulics. The main line requires threading between two large offset holes and a sharp rock shelf, with severe consequences for even a minor mistake in approach or stroke timing. Paddlers must be prepared for potential boat-pin scenarios and have robust self-rescue skills, as the surrounding terrain makes safety and extraction challenging.
Location
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
-13.9 mi
Directions
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1. Split Falls to Wilderness Trailhead
Salmon
V+ 5.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater