Bear Wallow Rapid;

A wide entry is guarded by numerous large rocks or holes. The river then funnels towards Banzai Hole. Boaters paddle to the left to miss the hole. Banzai Hole is worse at about 1,500 to 2,000 cfs. At higher flows it forms a wave. Class 4 above 10,000 cfs. A huge ledge hole forms at the end of the rapid on the right. Commercial rafters run a left side chute at these flows. Class 5 above 18,000 cfs. Most boaters launch at Hermits at these flows and above. There is nice camping on the terrace next to Bear Wallow rapid and boaters can launch just below this rapid.