Oregon whitewater - Little Sandy River, Central Cascade Range, Clackamas County

Clackamas county, Bridge on FS 14 to SE Marmot Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 
  The wonderful Oregon scenery and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. There's camping available near Little Sandy River. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. If you hurry you can
    run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. The river winds through the Central Cascade Range and you get great scenery. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. You might have to
settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the warm days of summer at Little Sandy River temperatures are regularly in the 70's while nighttime lows are ordinarily in the 50's. Through the winter highs are in the 40's, and night lows in the 30's for Little Sandy River. Little Sandy River gets much water; December is the month that gets the most rain, and July meanwhile is the driest month.
 

Little Sandy River, Bridge on FS 14 to SE Marmot Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class:
Length: 10 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.4183
Longitude: -121.9592

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.41519
Longitude: -122.1578

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Current weather conditions at Little Sandy River, Central Cascade Range, Oregon
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Local climate location: HEADWORKS PTLD WTR BUR 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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8 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Little Sandy River.
 Whitewater Near Little Sandy River:
Sandy River, Clackamas County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 13.5 miles long (Lolo Pass Road to Marmot Dam)
Sandy River, Clackamas County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.5 miles long (Marmot Dam to Revenue Bridge)
Zigzag River, Clackamas County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (Tollgate to Sandy River)
Sandy River, Clackamas County , 11 miles away, Class IV - 4.5 miles long (McNeil Campground to Lolo Pass Road)
Bull Run, Clackamas County , 12 miles away, Class III - 2.5 miles long (Bull Run Road to Sandy River)
Roaring River, Clackamas County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Road 4611 to Roaring River Campground)
Stebbins Creek, Skamania County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 3 miles long (to Washougal River)
Clackamas River, Clackamas County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 12.5 miles long (Three Lynx Power Station to North Fork Reservoir)
Sandy River, Clackamas / Multnomah County , 15 miles away, Class II - 13.5 miles long (Revenue Bridge to Oxbow Park)
Washougal River, Clark/ Skamania County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Dougan Falls to Salmon Falls)
 Ski Areas Near Little Sandy River:
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 22 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 24 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 28 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 31 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 51 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 74 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 75 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 84 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 88 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
Snoqualmie, Washington , 106 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Little Sandy River:
Resort at the Mountain, Welches , 7 miles away
Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches , 8 miles away
Whispering Woods Resort, Welches , 8 miles away
Bonneville Hot Springs Resort, North Bonneville , 12 miles away
Best Western Sandy Inn, Sandy , 15 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little Sandy River:
Mount Hood Village, Welches, 5 miles away
Bigfoot Lodge and Trailer Court, Sandy, 9 miles away
Beacon Rock Resort, Stevenson, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Little Sandy River:
Big Bend Trail, Multnomah County , 6 miles away,  5.8 hiking miles, 538 feet elevation difference
Arrah Wanna Trail, Clackamas County , 7 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 3154 feet elevation difference
Eagle Creek Cutoff, Clackamas County , 7 miles away, 7.3 hiking miles, 2830 feet elevation difference
Plaza Trail, Clackamas County , 7 miles away,  6.2 hiking miles, 3149 feet elevation difference
Bonanza Trail, Clackamas County , 8 miles away,  7.8 hiking miles, 3516 feet elevation difference
Coffman Camp Trail, Clackamas County , 8 miles away,  8.6 hiking miles, 2759 feet elevation difference
Old Baldy Trail, Clackamas County , 8 miles away,  11 hiking miles, 638 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Little Sandy River:
Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 64 miles away
 Lakes Near Little Sandy River

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