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Rapid CA Class IV+

The Fat Lady Sings

Wooley Creek - Near Wooley Camp to Salmon River (CA)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 1,850.0 – 6,000.0 CFS

Low flow for kayaks

Description

The Fat Lady Sings is the only truly named rapid on Wooley Creek and, fittingly, marks the last major drop on the run—though not the final rapid. It’s a series of boulder-formed pourovers that is technical at low flows and pushy with big holes at higher flows. Often cited as the run’s biggest rapid, that title is arguable, with the double drop just upstream also in contention. Boat-scout from river left before entering the main flow, or scout from the right bank for a more conservative look. The primary portage route is on the right, but re-entry can be tricky. At low flows, it may be possible to run partway down the left and then portage from the river-left boulder bar.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV+
Mile Marker
4.2 mi
Directions
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Near Wooley Camp to Salmon River
Wooley Creek
IV-V 5.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater