Upper Klamath River
Upper Klamath Put-In
The Upper Klamath is known as one of Oregon's classic continues big water runs. The Upper K is a dam release run where paddlers can enjoy continues class4-4+ whitewater when many other runs have dried up.
Christie Glissmeyer
There is controversy building about the removal of the dams on this river. Restoring this river to its natural state has big impact on farming, energy supply, and the local fishing and rafting outfitters who count on the predictable release of water during summer/fall months. For know it remains one of the best continues big water runs in the state. Paddlers will most likely see the river at one gun. Which means the dam is running one turbine giving the river aprx. 1500-1800cfs. If paddlers are lucky enough to catch the river a two guns or two turbines and aprx. 2000-2800 cfs hold on and look out for large holes and huge breaking waves that are relentless from Caldera down. The first few mile offer nice class 2/3 warm up before the first big class 4+ Caldera Rapid.Caldera Rapid
Steven Olsen takes the left line at Caldera and melts the big hole 
Cat Boater in Caldera
Paddle raft in Caldera
Hell's Corner Rapid
R2 at Hell's Corner
The girls celebrate in Champagne Eddy 
After Champagne eddy paddlers can relax a bit knowing that the hardest rapids are over. But don't let your guard down yet there a plenty more read and run class 4 rapids.
After Champagne eddy paddlers can relax a bit knowing that the hardest rapids are over. But don't let your guard down yet there a plenty more read and run class 4 rapids.
The rapids continue down to the final class 4 State Line Rapid. After State Line paddlers are moments from the take out. I highly suggest this run for all paddlers and especially ones looking for a run with a totally different nature then the pool drop runs we grow so used to here in the NW. probably the biggest draw back to the Upper K is the long shuttle. The shuttle is aprx. 1.5 hours each way. It is well worth organizing a group and paying for a shuttle service then split the cost between the group. Noah's River Adventure's out of Ashland OR., is the host of the Upper Klamath Race that takes place in April. These guys are awesome and will have all the beta paddlers need on this run and others in the area. So if you are looking to secure an outfitter, shuttle or just need some local beta give em a call or drop by there headquarters just 30 seconds off I-5! Thanks again Bart for being a great host!
The parting shots! 
http://www.noahsrafting.com/
