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Access Site OR

Put In

Eagle Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 5 months ago

City: OR
County: Baker
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 44.95155500, -117.33740200
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Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
III-IV(V) Put-in Eagle Creek - Wallowa's
90 ft/mi
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Eagle Creek
6 runs (1 nearby)
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Put In is a whitewater put-in access point on Eagle Creek in Baker County, Oregon. Eagle Creek is a substantial river system classified as a large river (Stream Order 6) with a total length of 71 miles and a drainage area of 519 square miles. The waterway features a significant elevation drop of 395 feet over its course, resulting in an average gradient of 5.6 feet per mile. With an average flow of 624 cubic feet per second and velocity of 2.56 feet per second, this access point leads into a moderately fast-moving whitewater environment suitable for experienced paddlers.

The location at coordinates 44.95155500, -117.33740200 provides access to a dynamic river section. Paddlers using this put-in should be prepared for moving water conditions and plan their trips accordingly based on current flow rates and seasonal water levels. The substantial stream order and drainage characteristics indicate this is a well-established waterway that can experience significant volume changes seasonally.