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Rapid ID Class IV+

Otters Run

Payette, N. Fork - 5. Smiths Ferry to Banks (ID)

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Gauge Conditions
NF Payette River near Banks ID Downstream Primary
Runnable: 400.0 – 2,800.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Description

After passing under Highway 55 the river bends to the left and enters Otters run which is a series of waves and holes. The preferred line is generally down the left side. You can take-out above or below this rapid. At Highway 55 mile 81.8 an access on river right above the rapid is also used as a dispersed camping site. At Highway 55 mile 81.1 near the railroad bridge you can drive down to an access below the rapid.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV+
Mile Marker
12.5 mi
Directions
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5. Smiths Ferry to Banks
Payette, N. Fork
V 16.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater