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Rapid CA Class II

Welcome Waves Rapid

Klamath - 10. Happy Camp to Coon Creek (CA)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Klamath River near Seiad Valley CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: 700.0 – 8,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Welcome Waves Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Welcome Waves Rapid features a series of continuous, playful waves that provide an engaging Class II descent through a relatively straight channel. Paddlers should stay alert for potential rock obstacles near the edges and maintain a center-line approach, using the waves' momentum to navigate smoothly through the rapid. While not technically difficult, the rapid requires consistent boat control and reading water to avoid potential side-surfing in the larger wave sets.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
2.5 mi
Directions
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10. Happy Camp to Coon Creek
Klamath
III+(IV) 17.9 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater