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Oregon · Unknown Co.

Elk River

★ Wild & Scenic
· 4 mi · Class III-IV
Optimal: CFS · USGS #
—CFS
No realtime gauge
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⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 0 cfsHist. median: 0 cfs
National Wild & Scenic River · U.S. Forest Service

About

Class III-IV drops mark the four miles of the Elk River from Sunshine Bar to Butler Bar, protected under Wild & Scenic designation and managed by the U.S. Forest Service. The technical water demands solid whitewater skills, with no gauge data available to help paddlers time their runs.

Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waning Gibbous
88% illumination
Poor
★ Moon overhead
10:47 AM
Moonrise
6:24 AM
Moonset
3:11 PM
★ Moon underfoot
10:47 PM
Next full moon: Jun 2926 days
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Data Quality

River conditions are community-verified. CFS ranges, difficulty ratings, and access points may not reflect every flow level or seasonal change. Always check current conditions, scout unfamiliar rapids, and paddle within your skill level.

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