Lower Deschutes (Sherars Falls To Columbia River)
This run is another great overnight or day run. There are a few remaining rapids before hitting the mighty Columbia and camp and fishing options abound.
Suggested river levels for paddling this section of the Deschutes River are between a bare minimum of 2,500cfs and a high of 9,000cfs.
River conditions sourced from USGS 14092500, the Deschutes River Near Madras
Remember only watercraft are permitted
at Lower Deschutes (Sherars Falls to Columbia River).
Run Stats
Status | Runnable |
Class Level | III to III+ |
Elevation | 1,396 ft |
Run Length | 44.0 Mi |
Streamflow Discharge | 3880 cfs |
Gage Height | 2.8 ft |
Air Temperature | 78° |
River | Deschutes River |
Reporting Streamgage |
Deschutes River Near Madras
USGS 14092500 |
Buckhollow Rapids
Class II |
Trestle Hole Rapid
Class II+ to III- |
Wreck Rapid
Class III to III+ |
Rapid
Class II |
Macks Canyon Rapid
Class II |
Island Rapid
Class II to II+ |
Bull Run Rapid
Class II to II+ |
Jet Pump Rapid
Class II+ |
Harris Rapid
Class II to II+ |
Washout Rapid
Class III to III+ |
Gordon Ridge Rapid
Class III to III+ |
Colorado Rapid
Class III to III+ |
Knock Knock Rapid
Class II |
Rattlesnake Rapid
Class III |
Moody Rapid
Class III to III+ |
Gauge | Streamflow | Stage |
---|---|---|
Klickitat River Bl Summit Creek Near Glenwood
USGS 14111400 |
1,530 cfs | 5.0 ft |
Deschutes River Near Culver
USGS 14076500 |
607 cfs | 2.4 ft |
Columbia River At The Dalles
USGS 14105700 |
282,000 cfs | 80.2 ft |
Beaver Creek
USGS 14096850 |
51 cfs | 2.2 ft |
Shitike Cr
USGS 14092750 |
96 cfs | 1.4 ft |
Metolius River Near Grandview
USGS 14091500 |
1,530 cfs | 1.7 ft |
Shitike Creek Near Warm Springs
USGS 14093000 |
107 cfs | 4.3 ft |
Hood River At Tucker Bridge
USGS 14120000 |
746 cfs | 4.0 ft |
White Salmon River Near Underwood
USGS 14123500 |
1,240 cfs | 4.2 ft |
John Day River At Mcdonald Ferry
USGS 14048000 |
1,640 cfs | 3.2 ft |
Snotel Site | Snowpack | 24hr Change |
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Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
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Beavertail | None | 559 ft | |||
Maupin City Park | None | 851 ft |
Ski Area | Snowpack | Air Temperature | 5 Day Forecast |
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River Run | Streamflow | Length | Class |
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Warm Springs to Sherars Falls | 3660.0cfs | 63.0 Mi | III to III+ |
Lower Deschutes (Sherars Falls to Columbia River) | 3660.0cfs | 44.0 Mi | III to III+ |