Lower Deschutes (Sherars Falls To Columbia River)
Class III TO III+ Difficulty
STREAMFLOW: 4,640 CFS
Runnable56°, Mostly Cloudy Then Chance Showers
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, A 30 percent chance of showers after 5pm. Snow level 2500 feet rising to 3800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Status | Runnable |
Class Level | III to III+ |
Elevation | 1,396 ft |
Run Length | 44.0 Mi |
Streamflow Discharge | 4640 cfs |
Gauge Height | 3.1 ft |
Reporting Streamgage |
Deschutes River Near Madras
USGS 14092500 |