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   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Oregon is often tougher than elsewhere, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The nature scenery of Linn County and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to     get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Marion Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Gooch Falls stretch is the only one. The Gooch Falls stretch of Marion Creek is 7 miles long and is a class IV(V) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The beautiful Central Cascade Range scenery is an added bonus. Briefly about the general area: For the period of the long summer days at Marion Creek highs are usually in the 70's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's, and after the sun is down all through the winter temperatures at Marion Creek drop into the 30's. The beauty of   mother nature reveals herself at Gooch Falls; going for a hike on the Pine Ridge Trail is always a good adventure. Marion Creek usually gets a good deal of rain; December is the wettest month with most rain while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. So many amusing things to do in the Central Cascade Range, not sufficient time. There are magnificent places to explore along the Bingham Ridge Trail. 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. Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters 21 miles away We are not your typical hotel. Nestled in the heart of the Deschutes National Forest amid soaring pines. Suttle Lake Resort provides an enchanted escape. Our resorts mountain views and pristine lake w... Best Western Ponderosa Lodge, Sisters 28 miles away Offers a refreshing environment with renovated rooms, new deluxe suites and smoke-free accommodations. The perfect choice while traveling the 'Gateway to the Cascades', ideally located on 14 acres sur... 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...   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: Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters , 21 miles away 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   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