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Rapid OR Class II

Macks Canyon Rapids

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

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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
Macks Canyon Rapids
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Macks Canyon Rapids features a consistent Class II boulder garden with scattered rocks and moderate wave trains that require careful boat positioning and reading water. Paddlers should be prepared to make quick maneuvers between mid-river obstacles and watch for potential pin spots near larger boulder clusters, particularly at lower water levels. The rapid offers a technical but manageable descent that demands attentive line selection and standard whitewater skills.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
20.3 mi
Directions
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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