Awbrey Falls
| Awbrey Falls | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Deschutes River |
| Coordinates | 44°11′41″N 121°17′39″W / 44.1946°N 121.2943°W |
| Type | Plunge |
| Elevation | 3,058 ft (932 m) |
| Average flow rate | 150 cu ft/s (4.2 m3/s) |
Awbrey Falls, is a waterfall located along Deschutes River in Deschutes County, in the U.S. state of Oregon.[1] The waterfall is known for a long lava tube beneath the cascade.[2]
The mandatory portage for Awbrey Falls is on the right. The main channel should not be approached because of the high current over the waterfall.[3]
Approximately one mile before Awbrey Falls is a difficulty 2+ graded, low ledge rapids called Pot Hole. Immediately after Awbrey Falls is White Mile rapids with a difficulty of 3 that increases downstream.[3]
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References[edit]
- ^ "Awbrey Falls". MapCarta. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
- ^ "Deschutes River holds obstacles for the unaware". The Bulletin. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
- ^ a b Willamette Kayak & Canoe Club. Soggy Sneakers, 5th Edition: A Paddler's Guide to Oregon's Rivers. Mountaineers Books. ISBN 1594858713.
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