| Deschutes River Lower Canyons |
| LOCATION - Central Oregon Route - Trout Creek to Columbia River Distance - 88 miles Duration - 4 days Date - Sept 13-16, 2007 Group - Brad Bassi and Michelle Platt |
Overview
The Deschutes River runs approximately 250 miles from its source in th high
Cascades to the Columbia River just upstream of The Dalles, Oregon. Over its
course, the Deschutes cuts through ancient lava flows while winding through
sub alpine forests, high desert, and sagebrush steppe land. The last 100 miles
of the river run through remote canyons with limited access, incredible scenery,
and some fun whitewater. It is this lower section that Michelle and I targeted for
a four day canoe trip during September of 2007. We experienced a truly
remarkable river, missed the worst of the summer's heat, saw relatively few
people, and had an incredibly relaxing journey through the desert canyons of
central Oregon's Deschutes River.
The Deschutes River runs approximately 250 miles from its source in th high
Cascades to the Columbia River just upstream of The Dalles, Oregon. Over its
course, the Deschutes cuts through ancient lava flows while winding through
sub alpine forests, high desert, and sagebrush steppe land. The last 100 miles
of the river run through remote canyons with limited access, incredible scenery,
and some fun whitewater. It is this lower section that Michelle and I targeted for
a four day canoe trip during September of 2007. We experienced a truly
remarkable river, missed the worst of the summer's heat, saw relatively few
people, and had an incredibly relaxing journey through the desert canyons of
central Oregon's Deschutes River.
| Click on a blue link below to see pictures and a description from each part of the trip. |
