Gauge Conditions
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Great Falls is an extremely challenging Class VI rapid with massive hydraulics and near-unrunnable terrain that demands expert-level technical skills and precise execution. The rapid features a complex series of stacked ledges, powerful recirculating holes, and mandatory tight lines between undercut rocks that create high-consequence consequences for even minor navigational errors. Paddlers must have advanced swiftwater rescue experience and should anticipate potential multi-part portages or potential unrunnable sections depending on water levels.
Location
Other Rapids on This Run (19)
Rapid
N/A
Put In
Rapid
N/A
Still in Progress
Hazard
V+
Day Wrecker
Rapid
IV
On Ramp w/ S-Turn
Rapid
IV+
Upper Intestine
Rapid
V
Lower Intestine
Portage
VI
Tripple Drop
Rapid
V
Principal's Office
Rapid
IV
Corner Pocket
Rapid
IV
Pillow Move
Hazard
V+
Ball Crusher
Rapid
IV+
Lost Boy Slots
Waterfall
V
18 Footer
Hazard
VI
Hell Portage
Rapid
N/A
Beach Camp
Waterfall
V
Next Generation
Rapid
IV+
Life in the Fast Lane
Hazard
IV+
Sieve City/Closet
Rapid
N/A
Take Out
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03. Crystal Dam to Chukar Trail
Gunnison
IV-V(V+)
14.4 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
American Whitewater