Hood, West Fork - Lake Branch to Punchbowl Falls


Hood, West Fork, Oregon, US

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Lake Branch to Punchbowl Falls

Usual Difficulty IV-V (for normal flows)
Length 6.5 Miles

Just Below Green Point Creek


Just Below Green Point Creek
Photo by Zachary Collier taken 12/03/11

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
HOOD RIVER AT TUCKER BRIDGE, NEAR HOOD RIVER, OR
usgs-14120000 4.80 - 6.00 ft IV-V 00h29m 4.81 ft (rc= 0.0 )


River Description

Class III/IV river that passes through forests and dramatic basalt gorges. Beware of the fish ladder about half way down that should be a mandatory portage. Punchbowl Falls is near the take-out and you can take out above or run it at certain flows.

Permit Information

No Permit


StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2011-12-03 02:11:32

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