Oregon whitewater - Elkhorn Creek, Central Cascade Range, unknown County
to confluence with Little North Santiam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-V 10 miles
The to confluence with Little North Santiam section of Elkhorn Creek in unknown County is 10 miles long and has been rated as a class III-V section by American Whitewater. Whitewater paddling here in the Central Cascade Range is a great experience. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Oregon are harder than the national norm, so keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving.
The scenic beauty of Oregon and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. The to confluence with Little North Santiam stretch is the only paddling stretch along Elkhorn Creek. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip,
so why not pack your sleeping bag too. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good spots.
Briefly about the general area: Through the warmest time of the year at Elkhorn Creek temperatures are regularly in the 70's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 40's. All through
the wintertime the highs are frequently in the 40's, and night lows during the winter for Elkhorn Creek tend to be in the 30's. That right there is a heap of amusing things already but it goes on, the Central Cascade Range has it all. Silver King Falls is an inspiring spot
to have a look at during your stay; don't leave Elkhorn Creek without first paying a visit to Henline Falls. Elkhorn Creek is a wet location that gets much rain; the month of December is the wettest with most of the rain; the driest month is July.
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