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Punchbowl Take-Out

Hood, West Fork - 3. Lake Branch to Punchbowl Falls · OR

American Whitewater 45.6004, -121.6347

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Gauge Conditions

Hood River at Tucker Bridge, near Hood River, OR Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Punchbowl Take-Out
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Eddy right below the high bridge rapid, then find the second right eddy where the takeout trail leaves the water.  This take out is above Punchbowl Falls. The 'goat path' climbs up and left, ascending the bluff above the falls. Parking is available along Punchbowl Road. American Whitewater worked to secure public access to this site when the private land at the confluence of the West and East Fork of the Hood River was for sale. Western Rivers Conservancy was able to acquire the parcel and Thrive Hood River lead an effort to establish it as a Punchbowl Falls County Park.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Take-out
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
5.3 mi
Directions
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3. Lake Branch to Punchbowl Falls
Hood, West Fork
III-IV+ 5.7 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater