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Rapid OR Class III

Slap Stick

Umpqua, North - 2. Soda Springs to Deadline Falls (OR)

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Gauge Conditions
N Umpqua River above Copeland Creek near Toketee Falls,OR Upstream Primary
Runnable: 500.0 – 4,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Slap Stick
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Slap Stick presents a technical Class III sequence with a series of offset diagonal waves and a substantial mid-river boulder requiring precise boat positioning. Paddlers should focus on maintaining momentum through the initial wave train and execute a sharp right-to-left move to thread between the central rock and the right bank's hydraulic. The rapid's tight line demands attentive route selection and quick edge control to avoid potential side-surfing in the scattered holes.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
31.2 mi
Directions
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2. Soda Springs to Deadline Falls
Umpqua, North
III 33.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater