Deschutes River

Overview

The Deschutes River is a 57-mile-long river in the U.S. state of Washington. The Deschutes River is the fastest rising (and falling) river in Thurston County, responding quickly to local rainfall and runoff.

History

It was given its name by French fur traders, who called it Rivière des Chutes, or "River of the Falls", a translation of the First Nations name for the site. (The city of Tumwater, founded in the same location, takes its name from the Chinook Jargon translation for "waterfall".)

Course

Its headwaters are in the Bald Hills in Lewis County, and it empties into Budd Inlet of Puget Sound at Olympia in Thurston County.

Trips

Segment 1

Put In Location: Deschutes Falls Park on Bald Hills Rd SE

Coordinates: 46°48'22.6"N 122°24'56.7"W

Take Out Location: Deschutes River Bridge on Vail Rd SE

Coordinates: 46°50'39.2"N 122°36'09.8"W

Pass: N/A
Difficulty: Class 2
Distance Traveled: 13.68 miles
Estimated Time: 6-8 Hours
Potential Hazards:

Bony

Hypothermic Water Temperature

Rocks

Strainers

Woody Debris

Recommended Flow: 150-700 CFS,

Gauge: Deschutes River Near Rainier, WA - 12079000

Segment 2

Put In Location: Deschutes River Bridge on Vail Rd SE

Coordinates: 46°50'39.2"N 122°36'09.8"W

Take Out Location: Deschutes River Bridge on Military Rd SE

Coordinates: 46°52'49.9"N 122°45'08.9"W

Pass: N/A
Difficulty: Class 2
Distance Traveled: 9.30 miles
Estimated Time: 4-5 Hours
Potential Hazards:

Bony

Hypothermic Water Temperature

Rocks

Strainers

Woody Debris

Recommended Flow: 150-700 CFS,

Gauge: Deschutes River Near Rainier, WA - 12079000

Segment 3

Put In Location: Deschutes River Bridge on Military Rd SE

Coordinates: 46°52'49.9"N 122°45'08.9"W

Take Out Location: Deschutes River Ranch

Coordinates: 46°56'45.2"N 122°50'56.9"W

Pass: N/A
Difficulty: Class 2
Distance Traveled: 9.25 miles
Estimated Time: 5-7 Hours
Potential Hazards:

Bony

Hypothermic Water Temperature

Log Jam 1000 feet long, Portage Required

Rocks

Strainers

Woody Debris

Recommended Flow: 150-700 CFS,

Gauge: Deschutes River Near Rainier, WA - 12079000

Segment 4

Put In Location: Deschutes River Ranch

Coordinates: 46°56'45.2"N 122°50'56.9"W

Take Out Location: Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls

Coordinates: 47°00'49.2"N 122°54'15.0"W

Pass: N/A
Difficulty: Class 2
Distance Traveled: 9.46 miles
Estimated Time: 4-6 Hours
Potential Hazards:

Bony

Hypothermic Water Temperature

Log Jam, Portage Bypass

Rocks

Strainers

Woody Debris

Recommended Flow: 150-700 CFS,

Gauge: Deschutes River Near Rainier, WA - 12079000

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