Whitewater Run OR Class III-IV(V)

Upper Falls to Canal Creek Wild

Elk Creek (Santiam)

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Gauge Conditions
Quartzville Creek near Cascadia, OR Downstream Primary
Runnable: 8.0 – 10.0 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Run Map
Put-in Take-out Rapids/Hazards Wild Scenic Recreational
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Description
"This is a nice way to spice up a trip to the Quartzville drainage"                                            ~Oregon Kayaking The section is mostly about the two rapids at the take out and put in.  The section can be run lower, but the upper rapid becomes marginal at lower flows. The rapids in between and then down to Canal Creek are mostly easy but enjoyable slides.  You can continue all the way down to Quartzville via Canal Creek for additional whitewater. Description and photos at Oregon Kayaking.
Difficulty
Class III-IV(V)
Length
2.0 mi
Rapids
0
Access Points
Put-in
44.6427, -122.3080
Take-out
44.6195, -122.3210
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater