Oregon whitewater - Christy Creek, Central Cascade Range, Lane County

Lane county, to Confluence with Willamette section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-V(V+)     9 miles
  The wonderful Oregon scenery and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. The to Confluence with Willamette section of Christy Creek in Oregon is 9 miles long and is a class III-V(V+) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Oregon is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There are campgrounds
    quite near the river where you can camp. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. The beauty of the Central Cascade Range is a great plus for this river. Great exercise and just hanging
out with mother nature will make you glad you came. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. This is the only paddling stretch along Christy Creek.

Briefly about the general area:
Christy Creek is a wet place that gets a lot of rain; all through the month of November you get the most rain around here while July is usually the driest month. Don't leave Christy Creek without first paying a visit to Salt Springs, and hiking is a popular thing to do around Christy Creek; Roosevelt Way is a great local trail.
Summertime
 
highs at Christy Creek generally tend to be in the 80's while overnight lows are regularly in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's; nighttime lows during the winter for Christy Creek tend to be in the 30's. And that's not all there is to do here in the Central Cascade Range. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Dead Mountain Trail.

Christy Creek, to Confluence with Willamette road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-V(V+)
Length: 9 miles
Average Gradient: 300 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.9276
Longitude: -122.2949

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.8806
Longitude: -122.3856

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Current weather conditions at Christy Creek, Central Cascade Range, Oregon
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Local climate location: LEABURG 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
13 miles away
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46 miles away
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Comfort Inn & Suites Creswell, Creswell
46 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Christy Creek.
 Whitewater Near Christy Creek:
Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork, Lane County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 13.5 miles long (to Westfir)
Salmon Creek, Lane County , 8 miles away, Class II-V - 12 miles long (Top of Upper Salmon Creek Gorge to Oakridge)
Quartz Creek, Lane County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Quartz Creek Road Mile 7.5 Bridge to Mile 2 Bridge)
Salt Creek, Lane County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.2 miles long (McCredie Hot Springs to Rigdon Road Bridge)
McKenzie River - South Fork, Lane County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.2 miles long (Dutch Oven Camp to Cougar Reservoir)
Hills Creek, Lane County , 12 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (6 mi above Reservoir)
Willamette River - Middle Fork, Lane County , 13 miles away, Class II - 12.5 miles long (Hills Creek Dam to Lookout Point Reservoir)
McKenzie River, Lane County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 40.7 miles long (Olallie Campground to Leaburg Dam)
Lookout Creek, -blank- County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.5 miles long (2.5 miles above Blue River to Blue River)
Blue River, Linn/ Lane County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Quentin Creek to Blue River Reservoir)
 Ski Areas Near Christy Creek:
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 26 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 41 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 46 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 80 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 83 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 85 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 91 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 94 miles away, 1195 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Christy Creek:
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge , 13 miles away
Village Inn, Springfield , 46 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites Creswell, Creswell , 46 miles away
Super 8 Creswell/South Eugene, Creswell , 47 miles away
Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove , 49 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Christy Creek:
Oakridge RV Park, Oakridge, 12 miles away
Oakridge Mobile Home Park, Oakridge, 12 miles away
Lazy Days Mobile Park, Blue River, 12 miles away
 Trails Near Christy Creek:
Roosevelt Way, Lane County , 4 miles away,  5.4 hiking miles, 2210 feet elevation difference
Dead Mountain Trail, Lane County , 4 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 2108 feet elevation difference
Fall Creek Trail, Lane County , 5 miles away, 3.1 hiking miles, 1528 feet elevation difference
Pernot Trail, Lane County , 6 miles away, 1 hiking miles, 344 feet elevation difference
Shitepoke Trail, Lane County , 6 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 2640 feet elevation difference
Squaw Butte Trail, Lane County , 8 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 1436 feet elevation difference
Gold Point Trail, Lane County , 8 miles away,  5.8 hiking miles, 2706 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Christy Creek:
Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR , 52 miles away

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