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 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: 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...   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 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.       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