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Rapid OR Class III

Baker Falls

Umpqua, North - 2. Soda Springs to Deadline Falls (OR)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 500.0 – 4,000.0 CFS
Description

Right river center. Lining right side of your raft up with barely visible froth of water on right should guide you into correct position for drop. No other visible position marks. Come in slow and easy, last second course change is almost impossible. Position for rescue throw bags are close and available on right back at bottom of falls in slow, clockwise whirlpool. Kayak portage is easy around left side of falls on left bank, raft portage nearly impossible.


Scouting is a must as the prescribed drop is only about 6 to 8 feet wide. Perilous unseen boulders are on the right and a pour-over ledge, capable of flipping a raft, shoots off the left side of the falls. Below is a boil and hydraulic that may high-side a raft or roll a kayak and a whirpool which can circulate rafts or swimmers.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
31.9 mi
Directions
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2. Soda Springs to Deadline Falls
Umpqua, North
III 33.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater