Put In

Put In is a whitewater access point on Crabtree Creek in Linn County, Oregon. Crabtree Creek is a substantial stream classified as a large river (Stream Order 6) with significant gradient and flow characteristics. The creek descends over 3,300 feet across its 39.45-mile length, creating an average gradient of 83.8 feet per mile, which indicates consistent whitewater conditions throughout much of the watershed. With an average flow of 546.71 cubic feet per second and velocity of 2.00 feet per second, this is an active stream system suitable for whitewater paddling.

The put-in location sits at approximately 70 meters elevation near the lower portion of the creek's drainage system. The creek's 876-square-mile drainage area ensures year-round water availability, though flow levels will vary seasonally. Paddlers using this access point should be prepared for moderate to fast-moving water conditions typical of streams with this gradient and flow profile. The whitewater put-in designation indicates this is primarily intended for kayakers and canoeists experienced with moving water.