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Rapid ID Class IV+

Pearl Creek Rapid

Payette, N. Fork - 1. Upper Payette Lake to Payette Lake (ID)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Photo
Pearl Creek Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Pearl Creek Rapid is a technical and powerful Class IV+ drop characterized by a narrow, boulder-choked channel with multiple potential lines requiring precise maneuvering. The rapid features large, recirculating holes and aggressive hydraulics that demand expert boat control, with the primary line requiring a critical move between two large mid-stream boulders to avoid potentially dangerous keeper holes. Paddlers must maintain maximum situational awareness and be prepared for quick, decisive steering to navigate this challenging section safely.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV+
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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1. Upper Payette Lake to Payette Lake
Payette, N. Fork
I-IV 11.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater