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Rapid OR Class III

High Side Rock

Klamath - 03. Spring Island to Access 6 (OR)

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Gauge Conditions
Klamath River below John C.boyle Pwrplnt, near Keno,OR Upstream Primary
Runnable: 1,000.0 – 3,300.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
High Side Rock
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
High Side Rock is a technical Class III rapid featuring a prominent midstream boulder that creates a complex hydraulic and requires precise navigation. Paddlers must thread between the rock and the right bank, managing a series of diagonal waves and potential keeper holes that can develop at different water levels. Proper boat positioning and momentum are critical to successfully running this section without risking a pin or unexpected swim.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
10.8 mi
Directions
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03. Spring Island to Access 6
Klamath
III-IV+ 12.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater