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CANYON RUN (LOWER BRIDGE TO BILLY CHINOOK RES.)

Whitewater River Run





Oregon Deschutes River

Canyon Run (Lower Bridge To Billy Chinook Res.)

Class IV- TO IV+ Difficulty

STREAMFLOW: 533 CFS

Too Low
54°, Chance Showers Then Slight Chance Showers

The Deschutes River canyon run from Lower Bridge to Billy Chinook Reservoir in Oregon is a challenging river run with Class III and IV rapids such as Whitehorse, Boxcar, and Oak Springs. The best time to float this section of water is from May to September, with recommended flows between 1,500-4,000 cfs. Specific river obstacles to be aware of are the rocky ledges and narrow channels, particularly at the entrance to Whitehorse and Oak Springs. Overall, this is a beautiful and exciting river run best suited for experienced paddlers.

Weather today, A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. West wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Status Too Low
Class Level IV- to IV+
Elevation 1,951 ft
Run Length 15.5 Mi
Gradient 38 FPM
Streamflow Discharge 533 cfs
Gauge Height 2.1 ft
Reporting Streamgage Deschutes River Near Culver
USGS 14076500

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Mckenzie River At Outlet Of Clear Lake
USGS 14158500
514 cfs 2.7 ft
Metolius River Near Grandview
USGS 14091500
1,610 cfs 1.6 ft
Oak Grove Fork Above Powerplant Intake
USGS 14209000
613 cfs 5.7 ft
Crooked River Blw Osborne Canyon
USGS 14087380
684 cfs 4.0 ft
Deschutes River Near Culver
USGS 14076500
533 cfs 2.1 ft
Crooked River Below Opal Springs
USGS 14087400
1,850 cfs 3.1 ft
Oak Grove Fork Near Government Camp
USGS 14208700
147 cfs 1.9 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change

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