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Rapid ID Class V

Irish Railroad 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
Irish Railroad Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Visible from Forest Road 247 mile 39.0. At high flows a massive hole forms in the center of the rapid. The standard line is the sneak down the right. Kayakers looking to portage should take-out early as the rapid first comes into view as a horizon line downstream (scouting a good take-out from the road is recommended). A portage along the road is then possible. A kayaker trail at the downstream end of the rapid provides access to the pool at the end of the rapid. Portaging a raft would be much more challenging.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
27.9 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
Kelly Creek to Aquarius Campground
Clearwater, N. Fork
III+(V) 45.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater