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Read it and Weep

Read it and Weep is a Class II-III rapid on the lower Owyhee River in Malheur County, Oregon, located between Rome and Birch Creek takeout.

This rapid is most prominent at lower water levels (around 800-3,000 cfs) and features moderate-sized waves and passages that require some maneuvering; it is part of the popular lower Owyhee section suitable for rafts, kayaks, and catarafts of intermediate to advanced skill levels.


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