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Waterfall SD

The falls

Big Sioux - Sioux Falls Park (1 mile) (SD)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Big Sioux River at North Cliff Avenue at Sioux Falls,SD Downstream Primary
Runnable: 200.0 – 1,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
The falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Falls presents a significant vertical drop in the heart of Sioux Falls Park, creating a dramatic waterfall that demands precise navigation and expert boat control. Paddlers must carefully scout the line, avoiding the powerful hydraulic at the base of the falls and managing the potential for vertical pin hazards on the surrounding rock formations.
Location
Type
Waterfall
Mile Marker
0.8 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
Sioux Falls Park (1 mile)
Big Sioux
V 1.4 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater