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Access Below Link Dam provides a whitewater put-in on the Link River in Klamath Falls, Oregon. This is a short but significant stretch of river, spanning only 1.32 miles with a total elevation drop of 53 feet. The Link River is classified as a large river system with a drainage area of 2,613 square miles, though the average flow at this location is relatively modest. The site sits at approximately 1,246 meters elevation at the put-in point.
The river corridor through this section features a steep average gradient of 40.2 feet per mile, making it suitable for whitewater paddlers seeking faster-moving water. The Link River is part of the larger Klamath Basin watershed system and flows toward the larger river network. Paddlers should be aware that this is an urban put-in location in Klamath Falls, so conditions may be influenced by dam operations and water management in the area. The relatively high gradient and the proximity to Link Dam indicate that water levels and current conditions may vary based on upstream dam operations.