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Rapid ID Class V

Slide

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
Slide
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Slide is an intense, technical Class V rapid with a complex series of powerful hydraulics and narrow passages that demand precise boat positioning and expert route-finding. The rapid features multiple large holes and rock obstacles that create significant hazards, requiring paddlers to navigate a tight, technical line with minimal margin for error while maintaining momentum through challenging water.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
5.5 mi
Directions
Navigate
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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