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Rapid CO Class V

Pine Creek Rapid

Arkansas - 01. Granite to Numbers Launch Site (CO)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 200.0 – 5,000.0 CFS

Perhaps the most challenging flows for this run. This is above the cut-off for commercial rafting.

Photo
Pine Creek Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Pine Creek Rapid is a technical Class V drop featuring a narrow, boulder-choked entry with powerful hydraulics and consequential moves between sharp granite rocks. Paddlers must nail a precise line through the initial constriction, navigating a series of powerful holes and potential pin spots, with minimal margin for error and significant consequences for missed moves. The rapid demands expert-level boat control, precise route finding, and the ability to make split-second decisions in a high-consequence environment.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
4.3 mi
Directions
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01. Granite to Numbers Launch Site
Arkansas
IV-V 5.1 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater