Lower Deschutes (Sherars Falls To Columbia River)
Class III TO III+ Difficulty
STREAMFLOW: 4,100 CFS
Runnable55°, Showers Likely Then Chance Rain
The Lower Deschutes river run from Sherars Falls to the Columbia River is a challenging and scenic stretch of water. The rapids on this run range from class II to class IV, with several significant obstacles, including Wapinitia, Boxcar, and Oak Springs rapids. The best time to float this section is from May to September when the water flows range from 2,000 to 8,000 cfs. It is recommended that only experienced paddlers attempt this run, as the rapids can be dangerous and require advanced skills to navigate safely.
Weather today, Showers likely before 11am, then a chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. West wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Status | Runnable |
Class Level | III to III+ |
Elevation | 1,396 ft |
Run Length | 44.0 Mi |
Streamflow Discharge | 4100 cfs |
Gauge Height | 2.9 ft |
Reporting Streamgage |
Deschutes River Near Madras
USGS 14092500 |