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Rapid OR Class II

Chainsaw Rapid

John Day, N. Fork - 2. Dale to Monument · OR

American Whitewater 44.9920, -119.1078

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Gauge Conditions

North Fork John Day River at Monument, OR Downstream Primary
Runnable: 800.0 – 10,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Chainsaw Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

A long series of class II in two sections. The first section starts with an eddy on the right and is easy read-and-run down the middle for about 300 yards. After the first section you pass an A frame house and the river makes a 90 degree turn to the left. The rapid continues as the river bends to the left for another 300 yards.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
8.2 mi
Directions
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2. Dale to Monument
John Day, N. Fork
II(III) 42.0 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater