Upper John Day Rapids
One for the list
Is it plungeworthy?
A historical rapids on Columbia River.
The details
- Type
- Historical Rapids
- Watercourse
- Columbia River
- Coordinates
- 45.73596, -120.65674
About Upper John Day Rapids
Upper John Day Rapids is a historical rapids in Oregon, on Columbia River.
Fed largely by snowmelt, it runs hardest in late spring and early summer and can thin to a trickle by late season.
Plungeworthy rates Upper John Day Rapids 3.6/10 — one for the list. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
Where it is
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Before you go
The pin marks the feature, not a trailhead or a legal route in. Some sit on private land or need a real hike, and conditions change with season and rain. Check local access, don't trespass, and never enter water — hot or cold — where it isn't safe.
Common questions
Where is Upper John Day Rapids?
Upper John Day Rapids is a waterfall in Oregon, at 45.73596, -120.65674.
Is Upper John Day Rapids worth visiting?
One for the list — Plungeworthy rates it 3.6/10.
Gear for the trip
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