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Rapid OR

McDonald Crossing

American Whitewater 45.5893, -120.4083

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Gauge Conditions

John Day River at McDonald Ferry, OR Upstream Primary

Runnable: 700.0 – 6,000.0 CFS

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Access for hand carry craft on river right. Last take out before Tumwater Falls.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.

Other Rapids on This Run (4)

Rock Creek Picnic Area

La Page Park Take Out

39.4 mi

Type

Rapid

Difficulty

Class N/A

Mile Marker

19.1 mi

Directions

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4. Cottonwood to Columbia River

John Day

II(V) 39.5 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater