Oregon whitewater - Marion Creek, Central Cascade Range, Linn County Linn county, Gooch Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV(V)     7 miles   The scenic beauty of Oregon and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. This section of Marion Creek in Linn County is 7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV(V) section of 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 not as easy as elsewhere. The beautiful Central Cascade Range scenery is an added bonus. This is the only paddling section along Marion Creek. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Briefly about the general area: The high level of rainfall makes Marion Creek a relatively wet place; December is the wettest month with most rain, and July is the month with the least moisture. You definitely ought to have a thing about the Central Cascade Range. Going for a hike along the Pine Ridge Trail will   let you absorb the natural beauty of this region. While you're here at Marion Creek you can take a hike along the Bingham Ridge Trail; Gooch Falls is a delightful local attraction. Summertime highs at Marion Creek ordinarily tend to be in the 70's, and the nighttime is a bit colder of course, mostly in the 50's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 40's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Marion Creek. Marion Creek, Gooch Falls road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV(V) Length: 7 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.5625 Longitude: -121.8735 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.6203 Longitude: -121.9461 Paddler input for Marion Creek, Oregon: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Marion Creek, Central Cascade Range, Oregon Local climate location: DETROIT DAM 18 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters 28 miles away This Sisters, Oregon hotel offers a refreshing environment with renovated rooms, new deluxe suites and smoke-free accommodations. The Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, the perfect choice while traveling... Five Pine Lodge, Sisters 30 miles away Lodging in Sisters, Oregon, at FivePine Lodge and Spa is a vacation back in time to Central Oregon's golden era of travel with every modern luxury. Whether you're practicing Tai-Chi atop Eagle Rock, p... Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp 36 miles away At the Mount Hood Inn we offer our guests the finest accommodations on the mountain. With our modern facilities and friendly local staff we are able to give you the attention and service you have com...   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 Marion Creek, Oregon List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Marion 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 Bend, Oregon Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bend, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Marion Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Marion Creek.   Whitewater Near Marion Creek: Santiam River - North, Marion/ Linn County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.3 miles long (Bruno Mt. Road Bridge to Detroit Reservoir) Breitenbush River, Marion County , 14 miles away, Class IV - 8.2 miles long (Cleator Bend Campground to Detroit Lake) Collawash River, Marion County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 5 miles long (Elk Lake Creek to river mile 5.5) Clackamas River, Clackamas County , 22 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (June Creek Br. to Collawash River) Collawash River, Marion County , 22 miles away, Class IV - 5.5 miles long (Mile 5.5 bridge to Two Rivers Picnic Area) Clackamas River - Oak Grove Fork, Clackamas County , 25 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Lower Five Miles to Clackamas River) Metolius River, Jefferson County , 25 miles away, Class III-IV - 28.5 miles long (Riverside Forest Campground to Lake Billy Chinook) Horse Creek, Lane County , 26 miles away, Class III - 11 miles long (above Separation Creek to McKenzie River) Santiam River - Middle, Linn County , 26 miles away, Class III-IV - 15.5 miles long (Pyramid Creek to Green Peter Reservoir) Clackamas River, Clackamas County , 26 miles away, Class -blank- - 9.2 miles long (Collawash River to Three Lynx Power Station)   Ski Areas Near Marion Creek: Hoodoo, Oregon , 9 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 33 miles away, 3365 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 36 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 39 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 40 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 46 miles away, 500 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 50 miles away, 1563 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 107 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 119 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 135 miles away, 1150 vertical feet   Hotels Near Marion Creek: Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters , 28 miles away Five Pine Lodge, Sisters , 30 miles away Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp , 36 miles away Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches , 37 miles away Whispering Woods Resort, Welches , 37 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Marion Creek: Trout Lake Campground, Jefferson County, 16 miles away Lemiti Campground, Clackamas County, 17 miles away Tombstone Prairie Campground, Linn County, 18 miles away   Trails Near Marion Creek: Pine Ridge Trail, Linn County , 2 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 1692 feet elevation difference Bingham Ridge Trail, Linn County , 2 miles away,  6 hiking miles, 1458 feet elevation difference Marion Lake Trail, Linn County , 3 miles away,  5.8 hiking miles, 1041 feet elevation difference Blue Lake Trail, Linn County , 3 miles away,  13.2 hiking miles, 2356 feet elevation difference Swallow Lake Trail, Linn County , 4 miles away,  14.4 hiking miles, 3182 feet elevation difference Pamelia Lake Trail, Linn County , 4 miles away,  5.4 hiking miles, 952 feet elevation difference Turpentine Peak Trail, Linn County , 5 miles away,  14.6 hiking miles, 2018 feet elevation difference   Lakes Near Marion Creek