Umpqua, South
4. Three C Rocks to MP 22
| Difficulty | III-IV |
| Length | 8.3 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 23 fpm |
| Gauge | South Umpqua River at Tiller, or |
| Flow Rate as of 48 minutes | 53 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | June 4, 2019 |
This is a nice run for novice boaters looking to try out a couple intermediate rapids mixed in with loads of class IIs and easy IIIs, or a nice place for more advanced boaters looking for a relaxed day on the water.
The whitewater is mostly class I-II+ with a sprinkling of easy IIIs and 1 class III-IV rapid near the end. It is possible to catch a glimpse of the tougher rapid from the road during the shuttle, which can be portaged along the right bank.
Bring a snack and enjoy the wildlife, there are nice beaches for a lunch break and small rapids are abundant. Small surf waves present themselves here and there, a couple with good eddy service. Take out at the bridge in Tiller, which has nice descriptions of the wildlife in the area on the upstream crosswalk.
Jun 8, 2017
Beauty and rapids on the South Umpqua - Three C Rocks to Tiller.
June 1, 2017 @ 740 cfs
Jun 7, 2017
A orphaned fawn found refuge and lots of flowers to eat at the Ranger Station.
Jun 7, 2017
You can park in the gravel pit on river right, or at the Ranger Station on river left to take-out.
Jun 2, 2017
Looking upstream from the take out bridge. There are wildlife info plaques on this bridge for those hungry for knowledge.
June 1, 2017 @ 740 cfs
