Gauge Conditions

Klamath River a Orleans Downstream Primary

Runnable: 1,000.0 – 25,000.0 CFS

This run has a very large range of boatable flows spanning rocky, technical boating to massively big water boating.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

This Class III rapid features a technical boulder-strewn entry with multiple potential lines that require precise maneuvering between mid-stream rocks and ledges. The main channel creates a series of offset hydraulics and standing waves that can become more challenging at varying water levels, with the river right side offering a slightly cleaner route but demanding sharp boat control to avoid potential pin spots.