Oregon whitewater - Canal Creek, Central Cascade Range, Linn County
Linn
county,
1.2 mi above Quartzville Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV-V 1.2 miles
This section of Canal Creek is 1.2 miles long and is a class IV-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The wonderful Linn County scenery and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. There are no other stretches to paddle along Canal Creek than the 1.2 mi above Quartzville Creek stretch. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so
if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. This is a very short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The Central Cascade Range scenery is wonderful. Since you're on this site you are probably
into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.
Briefly about the general area: Canal Creek gets much water; December is the month that gets the most rain, and July on the other hand is the driest. Through the days of summer, highs frequently are in the 70's at Canal Creek, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 40's.
The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's, and night lows in the 30's for Canal Creek. The Chimney Peak Trail is a delightful hiking trail near Canal Creek, and while you're here, you might as well check out Dry Gulch. All year is a glorious time in the Central Cascade Range if you fancy the outdoors. On a perfect day at Canal Creek you can take a hike along the Minniece Point Trail.
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