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Rapid OR Class IV+

Karma

Rogue, North Fork - 1. Natural Bridge to Woodruff Bridge (OR)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 300.0 – 1,500.0 CFS
Photo
Karma
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Karma is a complex and technical Class IV+ rapid that demands precise maneuvering through a series of powerful hydraulics and sharp basalt rock formations. Paddlers must navigate a tight entrance with a powerful diagonal hole on river left, followed by a technical boulder garden that requires quick moves to avoid undercut rocks and potentially serious pin hazards. The rapid's difficulty increases significantly at higher water levels, making careful scouting and line selection critical for safe passage.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV+
Mile Marker
1.0 mi
Directions
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1. Natural Bridge to Woodruff Bridge
Rogue, North Fork
III-IV 3.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater