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Rapid OR Class II

Island Rapids

Deschutes - L. Sherar's Falls to Columbia River (OR)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Deschutes River at Moody, near Biggs, OR Downstream Primary
Runnable: 3,000.0 – 8,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Island Rapids
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Island Rapids features a series of moderate waves and small hydraulics spread across the river's width, requiring careful boat positioning and momentum to navigate cleanly. Paddlers should be prepared to thread between scattered mid-river rocks and potential pour-overs, with the primary line running center-left and maintaining an upstream angle to avoid potential side-surfing opportunities in the smaller holes.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
22.6 mi
Directions
Navigate
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L. Sherar's Falls to Columbia River
Deschutes
III 43.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater