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Rapid OR Class IV+

Stairway to Heaven

Clackamas, North Fork - to North Fork Reservoir (OR)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 250.0 – 600.0 CFS

NF Clack generally has less water than the Fish Creek gauge indicates but is a much smaller creek. Can be run lower if low elevation rain event. Can be scouted

Photo
Stairway to Heaven
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

There are two possible lines depending on flow. At lower flows, boaters often boof the small ledge on the left and then follow the current back to the middle to run the bottom ledge. At higher flows it is possible to take a more direct line starting middle-right at the top.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV+
Mile Marker
1.5 mi
Directions
View Full Run
to North Fork Reservoir
Clackamas, North Fork
IV(V) 3.9 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater