Snake
8 - Sheep Gulch to Palisades Reservoir
September 6, 2022
A Notable Extension to Alpine Canyon Day Run
| Reporter | Coury Dorn |
| Gauge Reading | 4300 cfs at SNAKE RIVER ABOVE RESERVOIR, NEAR ALPINE, WY |
| Flow | Medium Flow |
Palisades Reservoir gage was at 5,546 ft, flow was 4,300 cfs. All of the named rapids above were splashy Class II with exception to BFG Wave, which was Class III+ reminiscent of Big Kahuna. BFG offers a great ride and is followed by an epic wave train, bigger and longer than anything encountered on the standard Alpine Canyon day run. Below BFG section is Class I to II- at best, just some riffles and swirlies. Enjoy a cold one, enjoy the float, and hope it ain't windy!