| Description:
Adding new meaning
to hike-n-hole, The C-Wave on the Deschutes offers another spot
to get a late summer or early fall surfing fix. The C-Wave is the
first large breaking wave in the Colorado Rapid. The C-Wave is a big
and extremely fast breaking wave with a very dynamic nature. Most
paddlers will find their boats bouncing out
of the water even while spinning. The dynamic nature of the wave
tempts paddlers to throw large air moves which generally end their
ride. The C-Wave is a very fast and touchy wave, any pearling or a
caught edge will generally result in an instantaneous mystery move
right trough the pile.
Getting to the C-Wave requires a three mile
hike up the river from Deschutes Park at the Confluence of The
Columbia and Deschutes River. Keep in the mind that during long days
of Summer the daytime temperatures are usually in the mid-ninety
degree range or hotter. So bring plenty of water and sunscreen.
***A
Boater Pass is required of all paddlers year round on the Lower
Deschutes River |
| Eddy Service:
There is no eddy service for the wave. You
will have to hike after every ride. |
| Water Levels:
Below 5000 cfs: The wave has a lot more
break and pile to it below 5000cfs. The lower the water level the
better. The Deschutes rarely gets much below 4500cfs.
|
| Gauge:
Deschutes River at Moody, OR. |
| Season:
Summer and Fall |
| Difficulty:
Only Expert paddlers will be able to get
rides long enough to enjoy themselves. |
| Driving Directions:
To get to the trailhead at Deschutes Park
seventeen miles East of the Dalles, OR:
Eastbound: From the Dalles, OR drive East on
I-84 and take Exit 97 and proceed to the Park on the parallel
highway 97. The first park you will come to is Centennial Landing on
the West (wrong side) of The Deschutes. Continue across the bridge
toward the oasis like Deschutes Park and drive upstream until you
get to the locked gate at the trailhead.
Westbound: From I-84 take exit 104 at Biggs
Junction then proceed on Highway 206 and follow the signs to
Deschutes Park.
Deschutes Park is located at:
|
| Closest Town: Celilo, Oregon |
| Closest Services: There are couple of
small town either East or West and The Dalles, Oregon is about 15
minutes West on I-84. |
| Other Local Attractions if the play isn't
in: Head to Hood River. |
| Closest Camping: There is a camping
at Deschutes Park. |
| Local's Tips: Start your hike early
the days are hot in the desert. Consider getting access using a
mountain bike with a trailer or an Extracycle. |
| Local Kayak Shops: Kayak Shed in Hood
River. |
