Access Site
OR
Take-out
City: OR
County: Marion
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 44.84599600, -122.29801800
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
North Santiam River at Niagara, OR
6.4 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
III-IV+(V+)
Take-out
Cedar Creek - to Little North Santiam
Current Conditions
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• 1000.00-2500.00 cfs
Little North Santiam River near Mehama, OR
About This Access Site
This take-out access point on Cedar Creek in Marion County, Oregon provides an exit for paddlers completing runs on a significant whitewater stream. Cedar Creek is a large river system with a total length of nearly 62 miles and substantial elevation drop of over 1100 feet, creating dynamic water conditions throughout its course. The take-out location sits at approximately 567 meters elevation in what represents the lower portion of the creek system.
Cedar Creek features an average gradient of 17.9 feet per mile with moderate flow averaging about 99 cubic feet per second, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers seeking technical whitewater. The stream's classification as a Stream Order 6 large river indicates significant volume and flow rate. Paddlers should be prepared for fast-moving water with currents averaging 2.68 feet per second and be aware that conditions can vary seasonally based on rainfall and snowmelt in the drainage area, which covers approximately 1596 square miles.
Access details beyond location and coordinates are not available in the provided data. Boaters should contact local Marion County parks or outdoor recreation agencies for current information regarding parking facilities, restroom availability, fee structures, and specific access conditions at this take-out point.
Cedar Creek features an average gradient of 17.9 feet per mile with moderate flow averaging about 99 cubic feet per second, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers seeking technical whitewater. The stream's classification as a Stream Order 6 large river indicates significant volume and flow rate. Paddlers should be prepared for fast-moving water with currents averaging 2.68 feet per second and be aware that conditions can vary seasonally based on rainfall and snowmelt in the drainage area, which covers approximately 1596 square miles.
Access details beyond location and coordinates are not available in the provided data. Boaters should contact local Marion County parks or outdoor recreation agencies for current information regarding parking facilities, restroom availability, fee structures, and specific access conditions at this take-out point.