Oregon whitewater - Quartz Creek, Central Cascade Range, Lane County

Lane county, Quartz Creek Road Mile 7.5 Bridge to Mile 2 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     5 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 keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. The Quartz Creek Road Mile 7.5 Bridge to Mile 2 Bridge stretch of Quartz Creek is 5 miles long and it is classified as a class II-IV section
    by American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. The beautiful Central Cascade Range scenery is an added bonus. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but
you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Quartz Creek Road Mile 7.5 Bridge to Mile 2 Bridge section is one of them. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near.

Briefly about the general area:
Go for a hike on the Pernot Trail; good hiking is available along the Fall Creek Trail. Lots of rainfall falls at Quartz Creek; November is the wettest month with most rain, and July meanwhile is the driest month.
 
Whohoo, so much enjoyable stuff in one place! The Central Cascade Range is so good!. Throughout the warmest time of the year here at Quartz Creek, high temperatures regularly get into the 80's, and the overnight is quite chillier of course, frequently in the 50's. Through the winter this place gets highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Quartz Creek are in the 30's.

Quartz Creek, Quartz Creek Road Mile 7.5 Bridge to Mile 2 Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 5 miles
Average Gradient: 120 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.05149
Longitude: -122.33091

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.1081
Longitude: -122.35531

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Current weather conditions at Quartz Creek, Central Cascade Range, Oregon
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Local climate location: LEABURG 4 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Quartz Creek.
 Whitewater Near Quartz Creek:
McKenzie River, Lane County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 40.7 miles long (Olallie Campground to Leaburg Dam)
Christy Creek, Lane County , 9 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Confluence with Willamette)
Lookout Creek, -blank- County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.5 miles long (2.5 miles above Blue River to Blue River)
Blue River, Linn/ Lane County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Quentin Creek to Blue River Reservoir)
McKenzie River - South Fork, Lane County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.2 miles long (Dutch Oven Camp to Cougar Reservoir)
Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork, Lane County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 13.5 miles long (to Westfir)
Canyon Creek, -blank- County , 15 miles away, Class V - 7 miles long (7 Mile Bridge to South Santiam River)
Calapooia River, Linn County , 15 miles away, Class IV - 9 miles long (22 miles above Holley to 13 Mile Bridge)
Salmon Creek, Lane County , 16 miles away, Class II-V - 12 miles long (Top of Upper Salmon Creek Gorge to Oakridge)
Horse Creek, Lane County , 17 miles away, Class III - 11 miles long (above Separation Creek to McKenzie River)
 Ski Areas Near Quartz Creek:
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 32 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 36 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 46 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 73 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 76 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 78 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 84 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Quartz Creek:
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge , 19 miles away
Village Inn, Springfield , 45 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites Creswell, Creswell , 47 miles away
Super 8 Creswell/South Eugene, Creswell , 47 miles away
Holiday Inn EUGENE NORTH-SPRINGFIELD, Springfield , 48 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Quartz Creek:
Lazy Days Mobile Park, Blue River, 4 miles away
Mc Kenzie River Trailer/rv Court, Blue River, 4 miles away
Echo Campground, Lane County, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Quartz Creek:
Pernot Trail, Lane County , 3 miles away, 1 hiking miles, 344 feet elevation difference
Fall Creek Trail, Lane County , 4 miles away, 3.1 hiking miles, 1528 feet elevation difference
Gold Hill Trail, Linn County , 9 miles away,  4.2 hiking miles, 1073 feet elevation difference
Gold Point Trail, Lane County , 10 miles away,  5.8 hiking miles, 2706 feet elevation difference
Roosevelt Way, Lane County , 11 miles away,  5.4 hiking miles, 2210 feet elevation difference
Tuckta Trail, Lane County , 11 miles away, 1 hiking miles, 894 feet elevation difference
Dead Mountain Trail, Lane County , 13 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 2108 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Quartz Creek:
Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR , 60 miles away

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