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Rapid CA Class II

Rapid

Klamath - 08. Iron Gate to Sarah Totten CG (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
Klamath River below Iron Gate DAM CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: 500.0 – 50,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Iron Gate rapid presents a straightforward Class II passage with moderate wave trains and scattered boulder gardens that require precise boat positioning. Paddlers should be prepared to navigate around mid-stream rocks and potential shallow spots, particularly at lower water levels, and maintain an active line through the center-right channel to avoid potential pinning hazards along the banks.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
47.0 mi
Directions
Navigate
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08. Iron Gate to Sarah Totten CG
Klamath
I-II 49.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater