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Access Site OR

Take-out

McDowell Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 6 months ago
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City: OR
County: Linn
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 44.45819600, -122.70198900
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Location

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Whitewater Run

IV-V Take-out McDowell Creek - Majestic Falls to McDowell Creek State Park
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Current Conditions

Whitewater Runs on McDowell Creek

1 run

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
IV-V Take-out at this location Majestic Falls to McDowell Creek State Park
1.8 mi
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About This Access Site
This is a take-out access point on McDowell Creek in Linn County, Oregon, designed for whitewater paddlers completing their run on the creek. The site provides an exit point for kayakers and canoeists after paddling downstream. McDowell Creek is a whitewater destination in the Cascade foothills region, offering flowing water conditions suitable for intermediate paddlers. Being a take-out location, this site serves as the endpoint for guided trips and private paddling adventures on the creek.