Oregon whitewater - Sandy River, Central Cascade Range, Clackamas County

Clackamas county, Marmot Dam to Revenue Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     6.5 miles
  The natural beauty of Oregon and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. This section of Sandy River in Oregon is 6.5 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whether
    you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. The beauty of the Central Cascade Range is a great plus for this
river. The Marmot Dam to Revenue Bridge section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. The campgrounds here at Sandy River are pretty good. This stretch has has enough mileage, you can easily run it on an afternoon.

Briefly about the general area:
At Sandy River throughout the summer highs are in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 40's while Sandy River overnight low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 30's. A lot of rain falls at Sandy River; December is the month that gets the most rain while July is regularly the driest month.
 

Sandy River, Marmot Dam to Revenue Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 6.5 miles
Average Gradient: 40 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.4
Longitude: -122.1319

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.4286
Longitude: -122.2314

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Current weather conditions at Sandy River, Central Cascade Range, Oregon
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Local climate location: TROUTDALE SUBSTATION 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Sandy Inn, Sandy
7 miles away
This Sandy, Oregon hotel is an interior corridor hotel offering guests easy access to Mt. Hood, the Rose Garden Convention Center and the Oregon Zoo at Washington Park. Enjoy beautiful mountain view...

Resort at the Mountain, Welches
15 miles away
The Resort at The Mountain is the premier Northwest golf and ski resort located in the Highlands of Oregon just an hour east of Portland at the western base of Mt. Hood. The Resort features 160 gues...

Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
15 miles away
Whispering Woods is a resort destination east of Portland which opened in 1981 with 42 condominiums. The second phase of 24 additional condominiums opened in 1992. The resort offers a clubhouse with a...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, Oregon-Washington, the metro area neareast to Sandy River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Sandy River.
 Whitewater Near Sandy River:
Bull Run, Clackamas County , 3 miles away, Class III - 2.5 miles long (Bull Run Road to Sandy River)
Sandy River, Clackamas / Multnomah County , 6 miles away, Class II - 13.5 miles long (Revenue Bridge to Oxbow Park)
Eagle Creek, Clackamas County , 8 miles away, Class II-V+ - 11 miles long (Fish Hatchery to Eagle Creek Road)
Little Sandy River, Clackamas County , 9 miles away, Class -blank- - 10 miles long (Bridge on FS 14 to SE Marmot Road)
Sandy River, Clackamas County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 13.5 miles long (Lolo Pass Road to Marmot Dam)
Clackamas River, Clackamas County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 12.5 miles long (Three Lynx Power Station to North Fork Reservoir)
Clackamas River - South Fork, Clackamas County , 11 miles away, Class V+ - 0 miles long (South Fork Clackamas Falls)
Washougal River - North Fork, Skamania County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Mile 7 to Washougal River)
Roaring River, Clackamas County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Road 4611 to Roaring River Campground)
Washougal River, Clark/ Skamania County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Dougan Falls to Salmon Falls)
 Ski Areas Near Sandy River:
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 30 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 33 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 36 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 40 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 53 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 77 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 81 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 89 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 89 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Sandy River:
Best Western Sandy Inn, Sandy , 7 miles away
Resort at the Mountain, Welches , 15 miles away
Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches , 15 miles away
Holiday Inn Express PORTLAND-EAST (TROUTDALE), Troutdale , 16 miles away
Best Western Parkersville Inn & Suites, Washougal , 16 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Sandy River:
Bigfoot Lodge and Trailer Court, Sandy, 2 miles away
Armstrong - Mount Hood National Forest, Sandy, 4 miles away
Camp Creek - Mount Hood National Forest, Sandy, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Sandy River:
Eagle Creek Cutoff, Clackamas County , 10 miles away, 7.3 hiking miles, 2830 feet elevation difference
Fanton Plaza Trail, Clackamas County , 11 miles away, 4.8 hiking miles, 1787 feet elevation difference
Old Baldy Trail, Clackamas County , 12 miles away,  11 hiking miles, 638 feet elevation difference
Dry Ridge Trail, Clackamas County , 14 miles away,  8.6 hiking miles, 3204 feet elevation difference
Big Bend Trail, Multnomah County , 14 miles away,  5.8 hiking miles, 538 feet elevation difference
Arrah Wanna Trail, Clackamas County , 14 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 3154 feet elevation difference
Coffman Camp Trail, Clackamas County , 15 miles away,  8.6 hiking miles, 2759 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Sandy River:
Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 66 miles away
 Lakes Near Sandy River

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