| Murray River Levels |  |
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following information is provided by Dwellingup Adventures. If you want to know more, give them a call (08) 9538 1127 Visit their website |
| Water Level m* at Baden Powell Water Spout (614006) | Upper | Middle | Lower |
| 10.0 - 10.3 | not available - too much portage | not available | not available |
| 10.3 - 11.0 | Summer level - paddleable, but plenty of portage | not available | not available |
| 11.0 - 11.5 | Excellent canoeing, suitable for novices+ | Suitable for novice white water paddlers, rapids Grade 2 | still too shallow |
| 11.5 - 12.5 | Very wide & fast flowing - experienced river runners only | Rapids become Grade 2 - 3+, suitable only for experienced river runners | Excellent for white water rafting and for experienced river runners. Rapids up to Grade 4+ |
| 12.5 - 13.5 | River in full flood, very dangerous conditions | Only for very experienced river runners such as instructors or guides. All rapids need to be scouted. | Only for very experienced river runners such as instructors or guides. All rapids need to be scouted. |
| 13.5 + | Maximum flood level - commercially unrunnable | Maximum flood level - commercially unrunnable | Maximum flood level - commercially unrunnable |
*Water levels are those indicated by the Department of Water's gauge at Baden Powell Water Spout, near Dwellingup.
10.0 m = no flow
| Upper | Yarragil (or Stringers) to Baden Powell Water Spout * 9 (8) km |
| Middle | Baden Powell Water Spout* to Scarp Pool |
| Lower | Scarp Pool to The Steps (walk out here) or to Tallathalla Road |
*Baden Powell Water Spout is
4 metre drop and is graded 3+ rapid. Most paddlers will portage
this obstacle unless experienced kayakers.
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