Oregon whitewater - Santiam River - North, Central Cascade Range, Marion/ Linn County

Marion/ Linn county, Big Cliff Dam to Packsaddle Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-V     4.7 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Oregon is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. 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. The wonderful Marion/ Linn County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Santiam River - North attract people from near and far. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep
    you coming back for more. On this section you do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Big Cliff Dam to Packsaddle Park stretch is just one of them. The Big Cliff Dam to Packsaddle Park stretch of Santiam
River - North in Oregon is 4.7 miles long and has been rated as a class III-V section by American Whitewater. The wild scenery of the Central Cascade Range is great. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.

Briefly about the general area:
Santiam River - North is a reasonably wet place frequently with a lot of rain; December is the wettest month with most rain; July meanwhile is the driest month.
The warmest time
 
of the year at Santiam River - North comes with high temperatures in the 70's. Summer overnight lows drop down to the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Santiam River - North.

Santiam River - North, Big Cliff Dam to Packsaddle Park road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-V
Length: 4.7 miles
Average Gradient: 26 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.75083
Longitude: -122.28194

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.75379
Longitude: -122.39141

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Current weather conditions at Santiam River - North, Central Cascade Range, Oregon
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Local climate location: SCOTTS MILLS 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Rodeway Inn Sublimity, Sublimity
32 miles away
The Rodeway Inn hotel is located 15 miles east of Salem, Oregon. Enjoy the quiet country setting. Relax in our indoor pool and hot tub or workout in our exercise room. We offer cable with HBO and ESPN...

Best Western Sandy Inn, Sandy
32 miles away
This Sandy, Oregon hotel is a full-service hotel offering guests easy access to Mt. Hood, the Rose Garden Convention Center and the Washington Zoo. Enjoy beautiful mountain views and friendly, hospi...

Rivershore Hotel on the Willamette River, Oregon City
35 miles away
Discover this full-service Oregon City, Oregon hotel located right on the Willamette River and just minutes from attractions such as the Willamette River Falls and the End of the Oregon Trail historic...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Albany-Lebanon, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Albany-Lebanon, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Santiam River - North. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Santiam River - North.
 Whitewater Near Santiam River - North:
Elkhorn Creek, -blank- County , 3 miles away, Class III-V - 10 miles long (to confluence with Little North Santiam)
Santiam River - Little North, Marion County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Salmon Falls to Elkhorn Park)
Santiam River - North, Marion/ Linn County , 7 miles away, Class II-III+ - 8 miles long (Packsaddle Park to Mill City)
Canal Creek, Linn County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.2 miles long (1.2 mi above Quartzville Creek)
Mollala River - South Fork, Clackamas County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.5 miles long (Copper Creek to Molalla River)
Quartzville Creek, Linn County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 14 miles long (Above Gregg Creek to Green Peter Reservoir)
Thomas Creek, Linn County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.2 miles long (Below Thomas Creek Falls to Log Bridge)
Santiam River - Middle, Linn County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 15.5 miles long (Pyramid Creek to Green Peter Reservoir)
Santiam River - Little North, Marion County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Elkhorn Valley Campground to North Santiam River)
Santiam River - North, Marion/ Linn County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.3 miles long (Bruno Mt. Road Bridge to Detroit Reservoir)
 Ski Areas Near Santiam River - North:
Hoodoo, Oregon , 36 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 48 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 52 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 54 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 59 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 60 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 60 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 113 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Washington , 123 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 134 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Santiam River - North:
Rodeway Inn Sublimity, Sublimity , 32 miles away
Best Western Sandy Inn, Sandy , 32 miles away
Rivershore Hotel on the Willamette River, Oregon City , 35 miles away
Oxford Suites Gladstone, Gladstone , 36 miles away
Clackamas Inn & Suites, Clackamas , 36 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Santiam River - North:
B and B Rentals, Detroit, 10 miles away
Detroit Lake State Park, -blank-, 11 miles away
Taylor Park, Lyons, 17 miles away
 Trails Near Santiam River - North:
Rocky Top Trail, Marion County , 7 miles away, 2.7 hiking miles, 526 feet elevation difference
Volcano Trail, Linn County , 8 miles away, 1.4 hiking miles, 1090 feet elevation difference
Minniece Point Trail, Linn County , 9 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 2044 feet elevation difference
Baty Silver King Trail, Clackamas County , 10 miles away, 1 hiking miles, 335 feet elevation difference
Chimney Peak Trail, Linn County , 11 miles away,  19 hiking miles, 2987 feet elevation difference
French Creek Trail, Marion County , 11 miles away, 8.9 hiking miles, 4067 feet elevation difference
Beachie Trail, Marion County , 12 miles away,  13.4 hiking miles, 1518 feet elevation difference
 Golf Courses Near Santiam River - North:
Elkhorn Valley Golf Course, Lyons , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Santiam River - North

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