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Rapid ID Class IV+

Lochsa Falls

Lochsa - 3 - Wilderness Gateway or Fish Creek to Split Creek (ID)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Lochsa River near Lowell ID Downstream Primary
Runnable: 1,500.0 – 25,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Lochsa Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

A very short rapid with a falls-like vertical drop. Left side ledge becomes a large pour over then a crashing wave at higher levels. Right side tongue is navigable at most levels. A popular viewing spot and landmark at the mile 114.2 pullout.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV+
Mile Marker
8.8 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
3 - Wilderness Gateway or Fish Creek to Split Creek
Lochsa
III-IV 12.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater