North Umpqua River

The North Umpqua River features a short but very pretty canyon gorge that culminates with Toketee Falls - a very scenic 2-tiered waterfall. Most of the water is channeled to a powerhouse downstream so the flow is fairly consistent most of the year at 90cfs (with occasional 2500cfs bursts in Spring). This canyon is VERY high water, hence only for experience class C canyoneers! Although one can avoid all the turbulent hydraulics, you will be swimming in high velocity water and it is extremely important to plan trajectories ahead and avoid being swept by the strong flow or get entrapped in strainers.

Park at the Toketee Falls trailhead and proceed for 5 minutes down the trail, which follows the edge of the river. When the gorge starts the trail veers away from the water, drop into the river at this point (optional 25ft jump).

From the drop-in point proceed downstream overcoming several small drops until you reach the cimax at the top of Toketee Falls.