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Rapid OR Class III

Class III Drop

American Whitewater 44.4631, -123.9583

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No sufficiently local live gauge linked. 1 automated match was excluded because the closest is 60.5 miles away. Use the parent run and local sources before making a trip decision.
Photo
Class III Drop
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
A steep, technical drop with a complex entry and multiple hydraulic features that demand precise boat positioning and powerful paddle strokes. The rapid contains a series of progressive ledge drops with tight channels between large boulders, requiring paddlers to execute quick direction changes and maintain momentum to avoid potential pin or broach hazards. Midway through the rapid, a prominent river-center hole can create significant challenge during high water conditions, making careful route selection critical for safe passage.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
11.6 mi
Directions
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Meadow Creek to 3 mi. above mouth
Drift Creek (Alsea)
II-III 17.9 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater