Whitewater Run OR Class IV(V)

5 miles above Cougar Reservoir to Cougar Reservoir

McKenzie, East Fork of the South Fork

American Whitewater
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Gauge Conditions

So Fork McKenzie River above Cougar Lake near Rainbow OR Downstream Primary
Runnable: 6.5 – 8.0 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Run Map

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Description

Trip Report from Wheels and Water. Gauge - SF Mckenzie above Couger Reservo ir Look for 1500-2500 cfs.   The run is prone to wood hazards, scouting from the trail beforehand is recommended.
Difficulty
Class IV(V)
Length
4.9 mi
Rapids
0

Access Points

Put-in
44.0991, -122.1250
Take-out
44.1183, -122.2090

Difficulty Classes

I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater