Oregon whitewater - Quartzville Creek, Central Cascade Range, Linn County
Linn
county,
Above Gregg Creek to Green Peter Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV-V 14 miles
This stretch of Quartzville Creek in Oregon is 14 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV-V section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Oregon is often more difficult than elsewhere, so don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. The wonderful Oregon scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. There are
some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Above Gregg Creek to Green Peter Reservoir stretch is one of them. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so
go ahead and pack your camping stuff. The beauty of the Central Cascade Range is a great plus for this river. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.
Briefly about the general area: Quartzville Creek gets much water; most of the rain falls during December; July is the month with the least moisture. Summer at Quartzville Creek comes with high temperatures in the 70's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's with temperatures at Quartzville Creek dipping down into the 30's during winter nights.
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