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Rapid WA Class III

S Bends (aka Shovel Spur Rapids)

Skagit - 2. Goodell Creek to Copper Creek (WA)

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Gauge Conditions

Skagit River at Newhalem, WA Upstream Primary

Runnable: 1,500.0 – 15,000.0 CFS

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

The most challenging whitewater on the Skagit is the S Bends a set of 3 rapids that form fun waves with a short break between each set.

Location

Other Rapids on This Run (4)

Rapid II+

Stetattle Creek Rapid

0.0 mi

Rapid N/A

Goodell Creek, River Access

Copper Creek Take-Out

8.9 mi

Type

Rapid

Difficulty

Class III

Mile Marker

5.8 mi

Directions

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2. Goodell Creek to Copper Creek

Skagit

II-III+ 8.5 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater