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. Elkhorn Creek, to confluence with Little North Santiam road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-V Length: 10 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.8058 Longitude: -122.2847 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.81829 Longitude: -122.39081 Paddler input for Elkhorn Creek, Oregon: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Elkhorn Creek, Central Cascade Range, Oregon Local climate location: SCOTTS MILLS 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Sandy Inn, Sandy 29 miles away This Sandy, Oregon hotel is an interior corridor hotel offering guests easy access to Mt. Hood, the Rose Garden Convention Center and the Oregon Zoo at Washington Park. Enjoy beautiful mountain view... Rodeway Inn & Suites, Sublimity 32 miles away The Rodeway Inn hotel is located 15 miles east of Salem, Oregon. Enjoy the quiet country setting. Relax in our indoor pool and hot tub or workout in our exercise room. We offer cable with HBO and ESPN... Best Western Rivershore Hotel, Oregon City 33 miles away Discover this full-service Oregon City, Oregon hotel located right on the Willamette River and just minutes from attractions such as the Willamette River Falls and the End of the Oregon Trail historic...   Central Cascade Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Central Cascade Range. Central Cascade Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Central Cascade Range. All Oregon Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Oregon. Books about whitewater paddling on Elkhorn Creek, Oregon List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Elkhorn Creek, Oregon. Find a whitewater outfitter in Oregon Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Albany-Lebanon, Oregon Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Albany-Lebanon, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Elkhorn Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Elkhorn Creek.   Whitewater Near Elkhorn Creek: Santiam River - North, Marion/ Linn County , 3 miles away, Class III-V - 4.7 miles long (Big Cliff Dam to Packsaddle Park) Santiam River - Little North, Marion County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Salmon Falls to Elkhorn Park) Santiam River - North, Marion/ Linn County , 7 miles away, Class II-III+ - 8 miles long (Packsaddle Park to Mill City) Mollala River - South Fork, Clackamas County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.5 miles long (Copper Creek to Molalla River) Canal Creek, Linn County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.2 miles long (1.2 mi above Quartzville Creek) Santiam River - Little North, Marion County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Elkhorn Valley Campground to North Santiam River) Quartzville Creek, Linn County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 14 miles long (Above Gregg Creek to Green Peter Reservoir) Thomas Creek, Linn County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.2 miles long (Below Thomas Creek Falls to Log Bridge) Mollala River - North Fork, Clackamas County , 15 miles away, Class V - 6 miles long (Dead Horse Canyon Creek Bridge to Mollola River) Santiam River - Middle, Linn County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 15.5 miles long (Pyramid Creek to Green Peter Reservoir)   Ski Areas Near Elkhorn Creek: Hoodoo, Oregon , 38 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 47 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 50 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 53 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 59 miles away, 500 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 61 miles away, 3365 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 63 miles away, 1563 vertical feet   Hotels Near Elkhorn Creek: Best Western Sandy Inn, Sandy , 29 miles away Rodeway Inn & Suites, Sublimity , 32 miles away Best Western Rivershore Hotel, Oregon City , 33 miles away Oregon Garden Resort, Silverton , 33 miles away Oxford Suites Gladstone, Gladstone , 33 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Elkhorn Creek: Cascade Sports Camp, Lyons, 3 miles away B and B Rentals, Detroit, 10 miles away Detroit Lake State Park, -blank-, 12 miles away   Trails Near Elkhorn Creek: Rocky Top Trail, Marion County , 8 miles away, 2.7 hiking miles, 526 feet elevation difference Baty Silver King Trail, Clackamas County , 8 miles away, 1 hiking miles, 335 feet elevation difference Pine Crest Trail, Clackamas County , 10 miles away,  8.6 hiking miles, 783 feet elevation difference Nohorn Trail, Clackamas County , 10 miles away, 1.9 hiking miles, 472 feet elevation difference Volcano Trail, Linn County , 10 miles away, 1.4 hiking miles, 1090 feet elevation difference Beachie Trail, Marion County , 11 miles away,  13.4 hiking miles, 1518 feet elevation difference Minniece Point Trail, Linn County , 11 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 2044 feet elevation difference   Golf Courses Near Elkhorn Creek: Elkhorn Valley Golf Course, Lyons , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Elkhorn Creek