References:Rock Creek (Olympic Peninsula)-20240429000341

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  • Location: Rock Creek (Olympic Peninsula)
    Reported by: AdamOtter
    Date: 28 Apr 2024
    Comment: Flow was sporty but not super dangerous. Can be done at a higher flow but would be less fun.
    Waterflow: High
    Very Low Low Moderate-Low Moderate Moderate-High High Very High Extreme
    0% - 40% 40% - 70% 70% - 90% 90% - 110% 110% - 130% 130% - 160% 160% - 200% >200%

    • Very Low: Water flow should not represent any danger (class B = a2).
    • Low: Not as fun, but should be safe even for beginners (class B/C = a3).
    • Moderate-Low: A bit low, still fun but not very challenging (class C1- = a4-).
    • Moderate: Challenging but not dangerous for intermediate canyoneers (class C1 = a4).
    • Moderate-High: A bit high, quite challenging but not too dangerous (class C1+ = a4+).
    • High: High water, only for experienced swift water canyoneers (class C2 = a5).
    • Very High: Dangerously high water, only for expert swift water canyoneers (class C3 = a6).
    • Extreme: Extremely dangerous high water, may be unsafe even for experts (class C4 = a7).

    Historical reference pictures used in Waterflow analysis[edit]


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    20 Sep 2020
    Moderate-Low
    19 Jul 2021
    Moderate
    28 Apr 2024
    High
    18 Apr 2025
    High
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