Oregon whitewater - Willamette River - Middle Fork, Central Cascade Range, Lane County Lane county, Hills Creek Dam to Lookout Point Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     12.5 miles   This section has a nice class II+ boulder garden about a half mile below the put in right below Hills Creek Reservoir. Hells Gate rapid is right under the bridge that goes to Westfir, so you can scout this Class III rapid. Best flows in the winter starting in October when the USACE starts releasing water from the reservoir. Says Brooks-I Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. This section of Willamette River - Middle Fork in Oregon     is 12.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II section. The Hills Creek Dam to Lookout Point Reservoir section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. The campgrounds here at Willamette River - Middle Fork are pretty good. Whitewater paddling here in the Central Cascade Range is a great experience. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your camping stuff. The scenic beauty of Lane County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. There are many good hotels to choose from, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll   find a large number of good rivers. Briefly about the general area: If the weather is good here at Willamette River - Middle Fork, you can go for a hike along the Alpine Trail, and the Larison Creek Trail is a brilliant hiking trail nearby. During the long summer days here at Willamette River - Middle Fork, high temperatures frequently reach the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. For the duration of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's while Willamette River - Middle Fork overnight low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 30's. And that's not everything there is to do here in the Central Cascade Range. Willamette River - Middle Fork generally gets a good deal of rain; the month with most of the rain is November; the driest of the months is July. Willamette River - Middle Fork, Hills Creek Dam to Lookout Point Reservoir road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 12.5 miles Average Gradient: 18 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.7098 Longitude: -122.41951 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.8078 Longitude: -122.56431 Paddler input for Willamette River - Middle Fork, Oregon: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Willamette River - Middle Fork, Central Cascade Range, Oregon Local climate location: LOOKOUT POINT DAM 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge This Oakridge, Oregon hotel offers a complimentary continental breakfast each morning and convenient access to a variety of outdoor activities. Discover the Best Western Oakridge Inn, nestled agains... Comfort Inn & Suites Creswell, Creswell 37 miles away Welcome to the Comfort Inn and Suites of Creswell. 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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 Eugene-Springfield, Oregon Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Eugene-Springfield, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Willamette River - Middle Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Willamette River - Middle Fork.   Whitewater Near Willamette River - Middle Fork: Salmon Creek, Lane County , 7 miles away, Class II-V - 12 miles long (Top of Upper Salmon Creek Gorge to Oakridge) Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork, Lane County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 13.5 miles long (to Westfir) Salt Creek, Lane County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.2 miles long (McCredie Hot Springs to Rigdon Road Bridge) Brice Creek, Lane County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.5 miles long (Parker Falls to Champion Creek) Hills Creek, Lane County , 11 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (6 mi above Reservoir) Christy Creek, Lane County , 13 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Confluence with Willamette) Champion Creek, Lane County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.1 miles long (Gorge 1 mile above Brice Creek to Brice Creek) Fall Creek, Lane County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Portland Creek to Fall Creek Reservoir) Winberry Creek, Lane County , 14 miles away, Class III+(V) - 4 miles long (South / North Fork Confluence to Forest Service bridge) Brice Creek, Lane County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Champion Creek to Cedar Creek Campground)   Ski Areas Near Willamette River - Middle Fork: Willamette Pass, Oregon , 32 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 54 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 58 miles away, 3365 vertical feet Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 85 miles away, 1195 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 92 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 95 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 97 miles away, 2777 vertical feet   Hotels Near Willamette River - Middle Fork: Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge , 1 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites Creswell, Creswell , 37 miles away Super 8 Creswell/South Eugene, Creswell , 37 miles away Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove , 38 miles away Village Inn, Springfield , 38 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Willamette River - Middle Fork: Errin Campground, Lane County, 1 miles away Oakridge Mobile Home Park, Oakridge, 1 miles away Oakridge RV Park, Oakridge, 2 miles away   Trails Near Willamette River - Middle Fork: Alpine Trail, Lane County , 2 miles away, 5.1 hiking miles, 2291 feet elevation difference Larison Creek Trail, Lane County , 3 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 191 feet elevation difference Tire Mountain Trail, Lane County , 4 miles away, 2.4 hiking miles, 722 feet elevation difference Dinner Ridge Way, Lane County , 5 miles away, 7.7 hiking miles, 4056 feet elevation difference Cain Cabin Trail, Lane County , 5 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 2516 feet elevation difference McKinley Creek Trail, Lane County , 6 miles away, 4.3 hiking miles, 1580 feet elevation difference Cloverpatch Trail, Lane County , 6 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 1327 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Willamette River - Middle Fork: Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR , 50 miles away   Golf Courses Near Willamette River - Middle Fork: Circle Bar Golf Club, Westfir , 3 miles away