Big Falls

Class VI rapid on the South Fork Payette River Located in Lowman, Boise County, Idaho (ID), United States (US)

• About Big Falls:

  a class V to VI drop which is a portage for most. It has been run a few times, a couple times inadvertently, but at spring flows some enormous holes form in the bottom half of this intimidating drop. The rapid comes up quick and is marked by a couple of warning signs (the first on river right and then a second marking the start of the portage on river left). The lead in class II is not hard but be sure to make the eddy on river left just before the river drops off the edge into the abyss of Big Falls. Anyone who has the skills for this run should not have a problem making the move, but it can be a little intimidating as the consequences of missing the eddy would be severe. Whether you Kayak, Raft, SUP, or Canoe, Paddle Labs is your source for whitewater logging and the most up to date river information. Log in or Register with Paddle Labs to learn more about Big Falls

• Class VI

  
  These runs have almost never been attempted and often exemplify the extremes of difficulty, unpredictability and danger. The consequences of errors are very severe and rescue may be impossible. For teams of experts only, at favorable water levels, after close personal inspection and taking all precautions. After a Class VI rapids has been run many times, its rating may be changed to an apppropriate Class 5.x rating.
  (From American Whitewater)