Oregon whitewater - Santiam River - North, Central Cascade Range, Marion/ Linn County Marion/ Linn county, Bruno Mt. Road Bridge to Detroit Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     7.3 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Oregon is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The nature scenery of Marion/ Linn County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. This stretch of Santiam River - North in Marion/ Linn County is 7.3 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. The wild scenery of the Central Cascade     Range is great. 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. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The Bruno Mt. Road Bridge to Detroit Reservoir stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Briefly about the general area: The high level of rain makes Santiam River - North a reasonably wet spot; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most rain, and July is when it's the driest. Summertime highs at Santiam   River - North commonly tend to be in the 70's. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's generally in the 50's. All through the winter highs are usually in the 40's, and after the sun is down all through the wintertime temperatures at Santiam River - North sink into the 30's. There are fine locations to look at along the Coffin Mountain Trail. Santiam River - North, Bruno Mt. Road Bridge to Detroit Reservoir road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 7.3 miles Average Gradient: 67 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.69279 Longitude: -122.0489 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.7102 Longitude: -122.11461 Paddler input for Santiam River - North, Oregon: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Santiam River - North, Central Cascade Range, Oregon Local climate location: DETROIT DAM 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches 32 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... Resort at the Mountain, Welches 32 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... Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters 34 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...   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 Santiam River - North, Oregon List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Santiam River - North, 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 Hood River, Oregon Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hood River, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Santiam River - North. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Santiam River - North.   Whitewater Near Santiam River - North: Breitenbush River, Marion County , 3 miles away, Class IV - 8.2 miles long (Cleator Bend Campground to Detroit Lake) Collawash River, Marion County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 5 miles long (Elk Lake Creek to river mile 5.5) Marion Creek, Linn County , 13 miles away, Class IV(V) - 7 miles long (Gooch Falls) Collawash River, Marion County , 15 miles away, Class IV - 5.5 miles long (Mile 5.5 bridge to Two Rivers Picnic Area) Santiam River - Middle, Linn County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 15.5 miles long (Pyramid Creek to Green Peter Reservoir) Clackamas River, Clackamas County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (June Creek Br. to Collawash River) Santiam River - North, Marion/ Linn County , 18 miles away, Class III-V - 4.7 miles long (Big Cliff Dam to Packsaddle Park) Clackamas River, Clackamas County , 18 miles away, Class -blank- - 9.2 miles long (Collawash River to Three Lynx Power Station) Elkhorn Creek, -blank- County , 19 miles away, Class III-V - 10 miles long (to confluence with Little North Santiam) Canal Creek, Linn County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.2 miles long (1.2 mi above Quartzville Creek)   Ski Areas Near Santiam River - North: Hoodoo, Oregon , 20 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 37 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 40 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 42 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 44 miles away, 3365 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 48 miles away, 500 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 54 miles away, 1563 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 106 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 118 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 136 miles away, 1150 vertical feet   Hotels Near Santiam River - North: Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches , 32 miles away Resort at the Mountain, Welches , 32 miles away Lodge at Suttle Lake, Sisters , 34 miles away Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp , 37 miles away Best Western Sandy Inn, Sandy , 37 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Santiam River - North: Detroit Lake State Park, -blank-, 7 miles away B and B Rentals, Detroit, 9 miles away Tombstone Prairie Campground, Linn County, 15 miles away   Trails Near Santiam River - North: Coffin Mountain Trail, Linn County , 5 miles away, 0.9 hiking miles, 194 feet elevation difference Fox Creek Trail, Marion County , 6 miles away,  7.2 hiking miles, 1917 feet elevation difference Thomas Trail, Marion County , 6 miles away,  1.4 hiking miles, 489 feet elevation difference Bachelor Mountain Trail, Linn County , 7 miles away, 3.9 hiking miles, 1497 feet elevation difference Straight Creek Cat Trail, Linn County , 7 miles away, 4.5 hiking miles, 612 feet elevation difference Humbug Ridge Trail, Marion County , 7 miles away, 6.9 hiking miles, 1523 feet elevation difference Scorpion Ridge Trail, Marion County , 7 miles away,  7.6 hiking miles, 2625 feet elevation difference