Whitewater Forum: Bobs Hole

Bobs Hole

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Topic: Bobs Hole

Posted By: dave
Subject: Bobs Hole
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2010 at 5:55pm

I will be in Wilsonville tomorrow on business and thought I may stop at Bob's hole on the Clakamus for a park and play session. But, the river is at almost 7K! So, does anyone know if it will be good at high levels or should I reconsider? What could possibly go wrong, plus I will be alone...

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Nomad

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Posted By: skim
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2010 at 6:48pm

i hear it's in under 3k

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boof it for crying out loud

Posted By: JoesKayak
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2010 at 6:59pm

7K is really high. Bobs will be washed out or just some big fast waves. There would be some monstrous waves at other places. 1500-2500 is what you want for Bobs.... at least that was the case when I lived in Oregon, but it's been a looong ass time.

Posted By: dave
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2010 at 9:24pm

Ya, its been around 10 years since I was there for a rodeo. I guess I will have to wait till it comes down a bit...

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Nomad

Posted By: peteg
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2010 at 10:16pm

Still a very fun big-water run at 7-10,000cfs. There are a couple epic waves if you can catch them but mostly it's just a really fast, big flush. Worth doing if you are down here and pretty safe to solo.

pete

Posted By: dragorossinw
Date Posted: 11 Dec 2010 at 9:37am

At the current lelvel, 4700. she'll be Ok - td flushy, but Joe Bobs on River right comes in from this point up and is more friendly and very dynamic lately. If either is in, you will most likely not be alone mid-late afternoon. FYI, there is a flood warning issued down here today due to the massive amount of rain expected, so I would not be suprised if the Bobs blow out over night.

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Tony Z
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www.nookiekayaking.us
www.dragorossi.com
www.donkeyfIip.com

Posted By: dave
Date Posted: 11 Dec 2010 at 9:44am

I will be working in Oregon more and more next year, so Bobs hole may be a regular stop for me after work. I may even camp out there once in a while instead of staying at a hotel in Portland when working.

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Nomad

Posted By: dragorossinw
Date Posted: 11 Dec 2010 at 5:53pm

Originally posted by dave

I will be working in Oregon more and more next year, so Bobs hole may be a regular stop for me after work. I may even camp out there once in a while instead of staying at a hotel in Portland when working.

Give me a holler when your down, I'm always up for some play. Theres also some better spots withint he same time drive from PDX when Bobs is around, IMO

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Tony Z
dragorossinorthwest@yahoo.com
www.nookiekayaking.us
www.dragorossi.com
www.donkeyfIip.com

Posted By: dave
Date Posted: 11 Dec 2010 at 5:59pm

Thanks, Definatly. I would like to check out some of the Oregon goodness.

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Nomad

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