Ram’s Head Rapid
IV
Rapid Rating
1.56
River Mileage
About Ram’s Head Rapid
Ram’s Head Rapid is a long, fun rapid, with a ton of features to avoid and/or punch. The rapid begins at the river comes out of a left bend, and ends as the river curves back to the right. The name Ram’s Head comes from a rock that resembles the head of ram at the entrance of the rapid on the left-hand side.
How to run Ram’s Head Rapid
Ram’s Head Rapid begins with a Class II-III moves through numerous rocks and waves, which can become large waves at higher flows. The rapid is mostly run left-of-center to avoid rocks, large waves holes on the right. The rapid makes a sharp bend to the right at the exit of this rapid. There is an eddy below this rapid, which can be used to set safety.
Ram’s Head Rapid at medium flows.
Ram’s Head Rapid at higher water. The beginning of the rapid is around 1:18.