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Rapid OR Class III

Rapids

American Whitewater 42.3425, -123.7749

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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 presents a technical Class III challenge with a series of moderate but consistent boulder-strewn drops that require precise boat positioning and careful line selection. Paddlers should be prepared for tight channels between large mid-river rocks and potential hydraulics that can develop at different water levels, with the primary route typically running center-right and demanding attentive maneuvering to avoid potential pin spots and keeper holes.