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Waterfall WA Class VI

Shipherd Falls - First Falls

Wind - 4. High Bridge to Columbia River (WA)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Wind River near Carson, WA Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Shipherd Falls - First Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

The first falls is next to a fish ladder chute, right after a class III drop. Be careful. Eddy out after the drop, and line up the first falls middle to river left. It's about a 12 ft drop. Pretty forgiving.

Location
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class VI
Mile Marker
2.1 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
4. High Bridge to Columbia River
Wind
IV-V(V+) 5.2 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater