The lower section of the Little White Salmon River is often considered the most challenging and interesting whitewater run in the Columbia Gorge. The river runs through a narrow canyon, past numerous boulder gardens, and over several large waterfalls. The first mile or so is a warmup of mostly Class II water. The first major drop is Boulder Sluice, which is 10 feet and can be scouted on river left. Next is Sacraledge, then Double Drop, both several foot drops that should be scouted river right. Go through some Class III rapids, and when the river bends left, you will encounter Wishbone, a 20 foot fall that can be scouted/portaged left or run down the left side. In the canyon below Wishbone is Stove Pipe, a chunky rock with unpredictable effects on the water. Portage left from the eddy before the drop. Shortly after is the largest fall on the run, Spirit Falls. It can be run relatively simply by dropping down the center, but it is still a 33 foot free fall and should only be attempted by experts. Portage left and bring rope to lower your boat down the cliffs. After this fall, there is one more rapid and boulder garden before you come to a weir at a fish hatchery, which can be run or portaged.