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Waterfall OR Class V-

Barrier Falls

Clackamas, Oak Grove Fork - Lower Five Miles to Clackamas River (OR)

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Gauge Conditions
Oak Grove Fork at Ripplebrook Campground, OR Downstream Primary
Runnable: 250.0 – 500.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Barrier Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Barrier Falls is a technical Class V- waterfall drop with a narrow, boulder-constricted entry that demands precise boat positioning and a tight line through the main chute. The rapid features a steep vertical descent with potential for significant hydraulic recirculation at the bottom, requiring careful speed management and an immediate downstream momentum to avoid getting trapped in the落落 hole.
Location
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class V-
Mile Marker
1.1 mi
Directions
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Lower Five Miles to Clackamas River
Clackamas, Oak Grove Fork
III-V(V+) 5.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater