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Rapid ID Class II

Hancock Rapid

Salmon - 6 - Corn Creek to Carey Creek (ID)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Salmon River at White Bird ID Downstream Primary
Runnable: 2,000.0 – 30,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Hancock Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Hancock Rapid presents a straightforward Class II challenge with consistent wave trains and scattered mid-river boulders that require precise maneuvering. Paddlers should stay alert for potential channel constrictions on river right and maintain momentum through the main current to avoid stalling in slower side waters. While not technically complex, the rapid demands steady boat control and the ability to read and navigate small hydraulic features.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
25.7 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
6 - Corn Creek to Carey Creek
Salmon
III-IV 80.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater