Oregon whitewater - Hills Creek, Central Cascade Range, Lane County Lane county, 6 mi above Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     6 miles   The 6 mi above Reservoir section of Hills Creek is 6 miles long and has been rated as a class IV section by American Whitewater. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The scenic beauty of Lane County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. The wild scenery of the Central Cascade Range is great. On     this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. There are no other stretches to paddle along Hills Creek than the 6 mi above Reservoir stretch. Briefly about the general area: There's no way someone can get bored here in the Central Cascade Range. High temperatures at Hills Creek through the summer months are in the 80's with night lows in the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 40's, and night lows at Hills Creek during the wintertime frequently descend into   the 30's. Don't leave Hills Creek without first going for a hike along the Gobel Creek Trail, and great hiking is available along the Kitson Ridge Trail. Hills Creek gets a lot of water; through November this area sees the most rain while July is frequently the driest month. Hills Creek, 6 mi above Reservoir road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV Length: 6 miles Average Gradient: 60 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.6394 Longitude: -122.30501 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.6944 Longitude: -122.3778 Paddler input for Hills Creek, Oregon: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Hills Creek, Central Cascade Range, Oregon Local climate location: LOOKOUT POINT DAM 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge 11 miles away This Oakridge, Oregon hotel offers a complimentary continental breakfast each morning and convenient access to a variety of outdoor activities. Discover the Best Western Oakridge Inn, nestled agains... Comfort Inn & Suites Creswell, Creswell 48 miles away Welcome to the Comfort Inn and Suites of Creswell. This hotel is close to a golf course and is within walking distance of shops and restaurants. We are just a short drive to rivers, lakes and other ou... Super 8 Creswell/South Eugene, Creswell 48 miles away Conveniently located on I-5 at Exit, 182, our Super 8 is AAA approved. We have a friendly staff and are also Pet Friendly. We offer a SuperStart Breakfast, Free High Speed Wirelless Internet, an Out...   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 Hills Creek, Oregon List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Hills 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 Eugene-Springfield, Oregon Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Eugene-Springfield, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Hills Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Hills Creek.   Whitewater Near Hills Creek: Salt Creek, Lane County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.2 miles long (McCredie Hot Springs to Rigdon Road Bridge) Salmon Creek, Lane County , 6 miles away, Class II-V - 12 miles long (Top of Upper Salmon Creek Gorge to Oakridge) Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork, Lane County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 13.5 miles long (to Westfir) Willamette River - Middle Fork, Lane County , 11 miles away, Class II - 12.5 miles long (Hills Creek Dam to Lookout Point Reservoir) Christy Creek, Lane County , 12 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Confluence with Willamette) Brice Creek, Lane County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.5 miles long (Parker Falls to Champion Creek) McKenzie River - South Fork, Lane County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.2 miles long (Dutch Oven Camp to Cougar Reservoir) Quartz Creek, Lane County , 21 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Quartz Creek Road Mile 7.5 Bridge to Mile 2 Bridge) Champion Creek, Lane County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.1 miles long (Gorge 1 mile above Brice Creek to Brice Creek) Brice Creek, Lane County , 23 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Champion Creek to Cedar Creek Campground)   Ski Areas Near Hills Creek: Willamette Pass, Oregon , 21 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 49 miles away, 3365 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 49 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 83 miles away, 1195 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 91 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 94 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 95 miles away, 2777 vertical feet   Hotels Near Hills Creek: Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge , 11 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites Creswell, Creswell , 48 miles away Super 8 Creswell/South Eugene, Creswell , 48 miles away Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove , 49 miles away Comfort Inn Cottage Grove, Cottage Grove , 49 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Hills Creek: Oakridge RV Park, Oakridge, 9 miles away Oakridge Mobile Home Park, Oakridge, 10 miles away Errin Campground, Lane County, 12 miles away   Trails Near Hills Creek: Gobel Creek Trail, Lane County , 4 miles away,  1.2 hiking miles, 632 feet elevation difference Kitson Ridge Trail, Lane County , 4 miles away, 6.3 hiking miles, 3666 feet elevation difference Squaw Butte Trail, Lane County , 4 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 1436 feet elevation difference Bunchgrass Trail, Lane County , 4 miles away, 5.5 hiking miles, 2141 feet elevation difference Owl Cabin Way, Lane County , 5 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 3365 feet elevation difference Shitepoke Trail, Lane County , 6 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 2640 feet elevation difference Dead Mountain Trail, Lane County , 8 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 2108 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Hills Creek: Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR , 41 miles away