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Rapid ID Class III

Governor Creek Rapid

Clearwater, N. Fork - Kelly Creek to Aquarius Campground (ID)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
NF Clearwater River near Canyon Ranger Station ID Downstream Primary
Runnable: 2,500.0 – 16,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Governor Creek Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Governor Creek Rapid is a technical class III rock garden that demands precise navigation through a boulder-strewn channel with multiple potential lines. Paddlers must carefully read the water and make strategic moves to avoid undercut rocks and potential pin hazards, with the main channel requiring careful boat control and quick maneuvering between obstacles.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
29.4 mi
Directions
Navigate
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Kelly Creek to Aquarius Campground
Clearwater, N. Fork
III+(V) 45.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater