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.
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