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Rapid OR Class III

Rapids

American Whitewater 42.3222, -123.7819

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Gauge Conditions

Illinois River near Kerby, OR Upstream Primary

Runnable: 700.0 – 3,500.0 CFS

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Rapids is a technical Class III rapid with multiple boulder-strewn channels that require precise maneuvering between mid-river rocks and strong lateral currents. Paddlers should scout the main drop from river right and aim for the center-left line to avoid a powerful recirculating hole near the right bank, with careful attention to the sequence of hydraulics that can quickly push boats off-line.