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Rapid ID Class V

S-Turn

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
Photo
S-Turn
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Visible from pullouts along Highway 55 between Big Eddy Campground (mile 89.9) and mile 90.4. This rapid is the traditional site of qualifying races for the North Fork Championship held each June.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
4.0 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