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 1 hour | 238 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | June 4, 2019 |
River Description
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.
River Features
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Trip Reports
Log in to add a reportThis is the largest rapid on the run.
June 1 ,2017 @ 740 cfs
Beauty and rapids on the South Umpqua - Three C Rocks to Tiller.
June 1, 2017 @ 740 cfs
A orphaned fawn found refuge and lots of flowers to eat at the Ranger Station.
You can park in the gravel pit on river right, or at the Ranger Station on river left to take-out.
A couple small surf waves with eddy service.
June 1, 2017 @ 740 cfs
A typical rapid on this stretch of river.
June 1, 2017 @ 750 cfs
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
This is the largest rapid on this run. There are a few fun, offset hydraulics at low water. The rapid can be scouted and portaged on the right.
June 1, 2017 @ 750 cfs
Fast chute on the left side of an island.
June 1, 2017 @ 750 cfs