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LOWER DESCHUTES (SHERARS FALLS TO COLUMBIA RIVER)

Whitewater River Run





Oregon Deschutes River

Lower Deschutes (Sherars Falls To Columbia River)

Class III TO III+ Difficulty

STREAMFLOW: 4,650 CFS

Runnable
56°, Chance Rain And Breezy

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 rain after 11am. Snow level 2100 feet rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a southwest wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph.

Status Runnable
Class Level III to III+
Elevation 1,396 ft
Run Length 44.0 Mi
Streamflow Discharge 4650 cfs
Gauge Height 3.1 ft
Reporting Streamgage Deschutes River Near Madras
USGS 14092500

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Metolius River Near Grandview
USGS 14091500
1,600 cfs 1.6 ft
Warm Springs River Near Kahneeta Hot Springs
USGS 14097100
745 cfs 2.5 ft
Deschutes River Near Madras
USGS 14092500
4,650 cfs 3.1 ft
Bridge Cr Abv Coyote Canyon Nr Mitchell
USGS 14046778
65 cfs 2.2 ft
Shitike Creek Near Warm Springs
USGS 14093000
207 cfs 4.7 ft
Crooked River Blw Osborne Canyon
USGS 14087380
344 cfs 3.0 ft
Shitike Cr
USGS 14092750
118 cfs 1.5 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change

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