2
DAY TRIP
DESCHUTES
RIVER, TROUT CREEK TO SANDY BEACH, 43 miles
The
Deschutes River provides outdoor adventure with a natural paradise
for splashing, sunning, fishing and just plain relaxing. With
over 43 miles in front of us, we will conquer many exciting
rapids and enjoy the quiet moments of calm water.
We
transport you to the boat launch at Trout Creek. After a thorough
training session with one of our company certified guides, your
adventure is underway with our first major rapid, Trout Creek
(Class III), which is followed by seven minor rapids. Next is
Whitehorse Rapids (Class III), best known for its length and
immediate excitement as we plunge 25 feet within the first 300
yards and drop over 75 feet of vertical through the entire two
miles of continuous rapids. We break for our BBQ lunch just
a few miles below these breathtaking rapids.
The
remainder of the afternoon is filled with continuous Class II
rapids, allowing time to enhance your crew’s proficiency
and have fun while synchronizing paddle strokes to your guide’s
maneuvering commands. Camp is established just a few miles above
Buckskin Mary Rapids, where you might choose to catch a quick
snooze (sun style) or try your luck at the many 2-4 pound trout
located just beyond arm’s reach. You may enjoy some camp
games or catch up on some reading. Dinner is a gourmet’s
delight, skillfully prepared by your guide, complete with chilled
wine and luscious dessert.
Morning
arrives to the tantalizing aroma of fresh perked coffee and
sizzling bacon. We begin our second day with a few Class II
rapids followed by Buckskin Mary rapids (Class III, known for
its large standing waves and big drops. With a few miles of
placed water ahead of us, sunbathing in the morning rays is
always a relaxing pleasure to experience.
Wapinitia
and Box Car rapids (Class III) are next on our agenda. As we
come in to the town of Maupin (population 500), we break for
lunch at the City Park, located on the river’s bank. About
a mile from our lunch stop we may make a pit-stop at Blue Hole,
a BLM-maintained, wheelchair accessible fishing area. Next is
Oak Springs (Class III) with its numerous rock shelves and turbulent
hydraulics. And if you get a thrill riding the standing waves
of upper Elevator (Class III) in the raft, we’ll stop
and float them again in our life jackets for an awesome ride!!!
We
continue through Lower Elevator for a thrilling run on then
big rollers, then wind our way through the turbulent water to
Sandy Beach takeout where our vehicle and driver will be awaiting
our arrival. After a quick look at the power of Sherars Falls
with the possible sight of steelhead running the fish ladder,
you again board the van with newfound friends to relive your
adventure once more as the shuttle returns back to your cars
by 4:00-4:30pm.
This
is an experience you won’t want to miss. If you have any
questions, please give us a call . We hope to see you on the
river soon.
