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Rapid OR Class III+

Big Eddy Rapid

Deschutes - 06. Aspen to Lava Island Falls (OR)

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Gauge Conditions
Deschutes River at Benham Falls near Bend, OR Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Big Eddy Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Big Eddy Rapid is a technical Class III+ drop characterized by a series of powerful, closely-spaced diagonal waves and a central hydraulic that demands precise boat positioning. Paddlers must navigate a tight line near the right bank to avoid a recirculating hole in the center and potential pin spots along the boulder garden, with the crux move involving a quick transition between two converging currents.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III+
Mile Marker
1.0 mi
Directions
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06. Aspen to Lava Island Falls
Deschutes
III+ 2.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater