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Rapid ID Class II

The Gobbler Rapid

Salmon - 9 - Hammer Creek to Snake River confluence (ID)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Salmon River at White Bird ID Upstream Primary
Runnable: 3,000.0 – 30,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
The Gobbler Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Gobbler Rapid presents a technical Class II challenge with a series of moderate boulder gardens that require precise maneuvering between midstream rocks. Paddlers should be prepared to navigate a complex current that splits around several large mid-river obstacles, with the primary line favoring the right side but demanding careful boat positioning to avoid potential pin spots. While not extremely difficult, the rapid requires attentive route-finding and good boat control to successfully thread through its rocky landscape.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
30.3 mi
Directions
Navigate
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9 - Hammer Creek to Snake River confluence
Salmon
II-IV 55.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater