Oregon whitewater - Blue River, Central Cascade Range, Linn/ Lane County

Linn/ Lane county, Quentin Creek to Blue River Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V     4 miles
  The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Oregon are often more challenging than in other states, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The Quentin Creek to Blue River Reservoir stretch of Blue River in Oregon is 4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V section of whitewater. The nature scenery of Linn/ Lane County and the cool fresh water beats anything. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.
    This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. This is the only paddling stretch along Blue River. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. The Central Cascade Range scenery
is wonderful. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. There's camping available near Blue River.

Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures at Blue River during the warm months are in the 70's with night lows in the 40's. Daytime highs throughout the winter are in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Blue River are in the 30's.
Blue River gets a lot of water; November is the month that gets the most rain; the driest month is July.
 

Blue River, Quentin Creek to Blue River Reservoir road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V
Length: 4 miles
Average Gradient: 91 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.25666
Longitude: -122.21306

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.19638
Longitude: -122.26417

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Current weather conditions at Blue River, Central Cascade Range, Oregon
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Local climate location: CASCADIA 3 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
29 miles away
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Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters
47 miles away
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Valley Inn Lebanon, Lebanon
48 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Albany-Lebanon, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Blue River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Blue River.
 Whitewater Near Blue River:
Lookout Creek, -blank- County , 1 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.5 miles long (2.5 miles above Blue River to Blue River)
McKenzie River, Lane County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 40.7 miles long (Olallie Campground to Leaburg Dam)
Quartz Creek, Lane County , 10 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Quartz Creek Road Mile 7.5 Bridge to Mile 2 Bridge)
Horse Creek, Lane County , 11 miles away, Class III - 11 miles long (above Separation Creek to McKenzie River)
McKenzie River - South Fork, Lane County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.2 miles long (Dutch Oven Camp to Cougar Reservoir)
Canyon Creek, -blank- County , 13 miles away, Class V - 7 miles long (7 Mile Bridge to South Santiam River)
Santiam River - Middle, Linn County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 15.5 miles long (Pyramid Creek to Green Peter Reservoir)
Santiam River - South, Linn County , 17 miles away, Class III-V+ - 16.5 miles long (Mountain House to Foster Reservoir)
Christy Creek, Lane County , 17 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Confluence with Willamette)
Quartzville Creek, Linn County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V - 14 miles long (Above Gregg Creek to Green Peter Reservoir)
 Ski Areas Near Blue River:
Hoodoo, Oregon , 27 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 34 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 40 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 63 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 66 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 68 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 73 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 111 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 133 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Mount Shasta, California , 144 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Blue River:
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge , 29 miles away
Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters , 47 miles away
Valley Inn Lebanon, Lebanon , 48 miles away
Rodeway Inn Sublimity, Sublimity , 48 miles away
Five Pine Lodge, Sisters , 49 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Blue River:
Patio RV Park, Blue River, 4 miles away
Echo Campground, Lane County, 4 miles away
Mc Kenzie River Trailer/rv Court, Blue River, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Blue River:
Gold Hill Trail, Linn County , 6 miles away,  4.2 hiking miles, 1073 feet elevation difference
Three Creek Trail, Linn County , 7 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 2298 feet elevation difference
Frissell Point Trail, Lane County , 7 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 3825 feet elevation difference
Lookout Mountain Trail, Lane County , 8 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 527 feet elevation difference
Tipsoo Trail, Lane County , 10 miles away, 8.6 hiking miles, 2848 feet elevation difference
Saddle Trail, Lane County , 11 miles away,  2.4 hiking miles, 1641 feet elevation difference
Pyramid Trail, Lane County , 12 miles away,  8.8 hiking miles, 3174 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Blue River:
Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR , 66 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Blue River:
Tokatee Golf Club, Blue River , 3 miles away
 Lakes Near Blue River

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