Saddle Rock

Named for the large saddle-shaped rock at the bottom of the rapid. The popular line at the top of Saddle Rock is down the channel on river left, where boaters usually work their way to river right very close to shore, then weave their boats through rocks at the bottom. There is another favorite line not far from the left shore, available when water levels permit. At low flows the entrance on the left can be pushy and the river tends to push boaters into the left shore or one of the center rocks where a high side may be necessary. At high flows this marks the beginning of Mile Long Rapid, a class IV rapids that includes, into a continuous stretch of whitewater, the rapids of Saddle Rock, Albert Falls, Herringbone, Eye of the Needle, Narrows, Boulder Field, Dead Foot Falls, and Final Drop. Saddle Rock is easily scouted from the road on river left.