RiverScout
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1123 rivers·50 states·Live USGS data·412 at optimal flow
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RiverScout combines live USGS gauge data, historical records, and firsthand knowledge from paddlers, outfitters, guides, and anglers who know these rivers personally.
Every river in our database is a starting point. The people who know and love them make them accurate.
We are currently focused on two priorities above all else:
⚠Accurate rapid classifications
⚠Safe CFS ranges for every skill level
These directly affect paddler safety. If you know a river — its real difficulty at different flows, its dangerous water levels, its hidden hazards — your local expertise is exactly what we need.
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