Oregon whitewater - Horse Creek, Central Cascade Range, Lane County Lane county, above Separation Creek to McKenzie River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     11 miles   The nature scenery of Lane County and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Oregon are often tougher than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. There are no other sections to paddle along Horse Creek than the above Separation Creek to McKenzie River section. Whitewater paddling here in the Central     Cascade Range is a great experience. The above Separation Creek to McKenzie River stretch of Horse Creek in Lane County is 11 miles long and has been rated as a class III section by American Whitewater. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general area: Through the summertime months at Horse Creek highs are mostly in the 80's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 40's. Throughout the wintertime the   highs are mostly in the 40's; overnight lows in the 20's for Horse Creek. This place, the Central Cascade Range, has so much outdoors cool stuff. Hiking along the Frissell Point Trail is splendid fun. Foley Hot Springs is a great local attraction, and do take a hike on the Saddle Trail. Horse Creek sees pretty high levels of precipitation; December is the month that gets the most rain, and July is the month with the least moisture. Horse Creek, above Separation Creek to McKenzie River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 11 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.10699 Longitude: -122.0188 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.1753 Longitude: -122.17701 Paddler input for Horse Creek, Oregon: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Horse Creek, Central Cascade Range, Oregon Local climate location: MC KENZIE BRIDGE R S 2 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Horse Creek.   Whitewater Near Horse Creek: McKenzie River - South Fork, Lane County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.2 miles long (Dutch Oven Camp to Cougar Reservoir) Blue River, Linn/ Lane County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Quentin Creek to Blue River Reservoir) Lookout Creek, -blank- County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.5 miles long (2.5 miles above Blue River to Blue River) McKenzie River, Lane County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 40.7 miles long (Olallie Campground to Leaburg Dam) Quartz Creek, Lane County , 17 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Quartz Creek Road Mile 7.5 Bridge to Mile 2 Bridge) Christy Creek, Lane County , 20 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Confluence with Willamette) Santiam River - Middle, Linn County , 22 miles away, Class III-IV - 15.5 miles long (Pyramid Creek to Green Peter Reservoir) Canyon Creek, -blank- County , 24 miles away, Class V - 7 miles long (7 Mile Bridge to South Santiam River) Marion Creek, Linn County , 26 miles away, Class IV(V) - 7 miles long (Gooch Falls) Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork, Lane County , 26 miles away, Class IV-V - 13.5 miles long (to Westfir)   Ski Areas Near Horse Creek: Hoodoo, Oregon , 21 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 27 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 30 miles away, 3365 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 62 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 65 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 66 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 72 miles away, 500 vertical feet Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 110 miles away, 1150 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 133 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Mount Shasta, California , 140 miles away, 1390 vertical feet   Hotels Near Horse Creek: Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge , 33 miles away Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters , 38 miles away Five Pine Lodge, Sisters , 39 miles away Sunriver Resort, Sunriver , 47 miles away Best Western Newberry Station, La Pine , 47 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Horse Creek: Patio RV Park, Blue River, 7 miles away Twin Springs Campground, Lane County, 9 miles away Echo Campground, Lane County, 9 miles away   Trails Near Horse Creek: Saddle Trail, Lane County , 2 miles away,  2.4 hiking miles, 1641 feet elevation difference Frissell Point Trail, Lane County , 4 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 3825 feet elevation difference Tipsoo Trail, Lane County , 5 miles away, 8.6 hiking miles, 2848 feet elevation difference Olallie Trail, Lane County , 6 miles away,  10.4 hiking miles, 735 feet elevation difference Lookout Mountain Trail, Lane County , 7 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 527 feet elevation difference Pyramid Trail, Lane County , 7 miles away,  8.8 hiking miles, 3174 feet elevation difference Rebel Rock Trail, Lane County , 8 miles away,  10.6 hiking miles, 3608 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Horse Creek: Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR , 62 miles away   Lakes Near Horse Creek