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.
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