Oregon whitewater - Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork, Central Cascade Range, Lane County

Lane county, to Westfir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V     13.5 miles
  The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Oregon are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. This section of Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork is 13.5 miles long and is a class IV-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your camp stove. The campgrounds here at Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork are pretty good. Some people
    prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A bit of exercise and spending some quality
time in nature will make you glad you came. The to Westfir section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. The wonderful Oregon scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. The wild scenery of the Central Cascade Range is great.

Briefly about the general area:
There's no way anyone can get bored here in the Central Cascade Range. Summertime highs at Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork generally tend to be in the 80's. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's generally
 
in the 50's. Highs during the wintertime are mostly in the 40's; after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork sink into the 30's.
The Cain Cabin Trail offers hiking at its best, and Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork is right by the Shitepoke Trail. The high level of rainfall makes Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork a reasonably wet spot; during November this area sees the most rain while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation.

Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork, to Westfir road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V
Length: 13.5 miles
Average Gradient: 65 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.89543
Longitude: -122.3266

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.76958
Longitude: -122.48881

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Current weather conditions at Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork, Central Cascade Range, Oregon
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Local climate location: LEABURG 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
7 miles away
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...

Super 8 Creswell, Creswell
42 miles away
Conveniently located on I-5 at Exit, 182, our Super 8 is AAA approved. We have a friendly staff and are also Pet Friendly. We offer a SuperStart Breakfast, Free High Speed Wirelless Internet, an Out...

Village Inn, Springfield
42 miles away
The Village Inn Springfield Oregon is your ideal choice for Springfield Oregon hotels. The Village Inn provides lodging near the University of Oregon, Autzen Stadium, Downtown Eugene and just blocks a...



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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork.
 Whitewater Near Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork:
Salmon Creek, Lane County , 3 miles away, Class II-V - 12 miles long (Top of Upper Salmon Creek Gorge to Oakridge)
Christy Creek, Lane County , 6 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Confluence with Willamette)
Willamette River - Middle Fork, Lane County , 7 miles away, Class II - 12.5 miles long (Hills Creek Dam to Lookout Point Reservoir)
Salt Creek, Lane County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.2 miles long (McCredie Hot Springs to Rigdon Road Bridge)
Hills Creek, Lane County , 9 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (6 mi above Reservoir)
Quartz Creek, Lane County , 13 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Quartz Creek Road Mile 7.5 Bridge to Mile 2 Bridge)
Fall Creek, Lane County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Portland Creek to Fall Creek Reservoir)
McKenzie River - South Fork, Lane County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.2 miles long (Dutch Oven Camp to Cougar Reservoir)
Winberry Creek, Lane County , 18 miles away, Class III+(V) - 4 miles long (South / North Fork Confluence to Forest Service bridge)
Brice Creek, Lane County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.5 miles long (Parker Falls to Champion Creek)
 Ski Areas Near Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork:
Willamette Pass, Oregon , 28 miles away, 1563 vertical feet
Hoodoo, Oregon , 47 miles away, 1035 vertical feet
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 51 miles away, 3365 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 86 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 89 miles away, 3590 vertical feet
Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 90 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 91 miles away, 2777 vertical feet
Cooper Spur, Oregon , 96 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Mount Shasta, California , 126 miles away, 1390 vertical feet
White Pass, Washington , 157 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork:
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge , 7 miles away
Super 8 Creswell, Creswell , 42 miles away
Village Inn, Springfield , 42 miles away
Moonstone Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove , 44 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Cottage Grove, Or, Cottage Grove , 44 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork:
Oakridge RV Park, Oakridge, 6 miles away
Oakridge Mobile Home Park, Oakridge, 7 miles away
Errin Campground, Lane County, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork:
Cain Cabin Trail, Lane County , 3 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 2516 feet elevation difference
Shitepoke Trail, Lane County , 4 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 2640 feet elevation difference
McKinley Creek Trail, Lane County , 4 miles away, 4.3 hiking miles, 1580 feet elevation difference
Bunchgrass Trail, Lane County , 5 miles away, 5.5 hiking miles, 2141 feet elevation difference
Kitson Ridge Trail, Lane County , 6 miles away, 6.3 hiking miles, 3666 feet elevation difference
Alpine Trail, Lane County , 6 miles away, 5.1 hiking miles, 2291 feet elevation difference
Dead Mountain Trail, Lane County , 7 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 2108 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork:
Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR , 50 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Willamette River - North Fork of Middle Fork:
Circle Bar Golf Club, Westfir , 5 miles away

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