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.
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