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Rapid OR Class II

Homestead Rapids

John Day - 2. Service Creek to Clarno (OR)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 1,500.0 – 12,000.0 CFS
Photo
Homestead Rapids
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Homestead Rapids presents a classic Class II boulder garden with multiple channel options and scattered mid-stream rocks requiring precise maneuvering. Paddlers should be prepared to read and react quickly, choosing clean lines between granite obstacles while managing moderate current speed and potential small hydraulics between rock formations. The rapid demands attentive navigation but offers experienced boaters an engaging technical run without extreme hazards.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
18.1 mi
Directions
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2. Service Creek to Clarno
John Day
II 47.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater