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

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

The next obvious horizon line is The Wright Stuff, the first class IV rapid of the run. This rapid is made up of a manky, river wide, 4 foot ledge. The cleanest line is down the left side of the main channel, right next to a bush. One channel right of the good chute is a nasty spot that I have seen many people fall into. This is a good rapid to follow someone on if it's your first time.