Oregon whitewater - Zigzag River, Central Cascade Range, Clackamas County Clackamas county, Tollgate to Sandy River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     3.2 miles   The Tollgate to Sandy River section of Zigzag River is 3.2 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Hood River, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The nature scenery of Clackamas County and the cool fresh water have people coming here. This is a pretty short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. There are some good hotels near the river, but if you don’t have reservations     you might end up sleeping in your car. The river winds through the Central Cascade Range and you get great scenery. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. This is the only paddling section along Zigzag River. Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the days of summer at Zigzag River temperatures are mostly in the 70's. For the duration of the   moonlight hours it's ordinarily in the 50's. High temperatures all through the wintertime are normally in the 40's, and after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Zigzag River plunge into the 30's. The high level of rainfall makes Zigzag River a pretty wet place; the month of December is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month of the year is July. These mountains rock, just look at all the enjoyable things to do in the Central Cascade Range. On a perfect day at Zigzag River you can take a hike along the Flag Mountain Trail. While you're here at Zigzag River you can take a hike along the West Zigzag Mountain Trail, and a cool spot to stop by is Crutcher Bench. Zigzag River, Tollgate to Sandy River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 3.2 miles Average Gradient: 108 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.3255 Longitude: -121.9088 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.34859 Longitude: -121.9444 Paddler input for Zigzag River, Oregon: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Zigzag River, Central Cascade Range, Oregon Local climate location: HEADWORKS PTLD WTR BUR 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches 3 miles away Whispering Woods is a resort destination east of Portland which opened in 1981 with 42 condominiums. The second phase of 24 additional condominiums opened in 1992. The resort offers a clubhouse with a... Resort at the Mountain, Welches 3 miles away The Resort at The Mountain is the premier Northwest golf and ski resort located in the Highlands of Oregon just an hour east of Portland at the western base of Mt. Hood. The Resort features 160 gues... Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp 11 miles away At the Mount Hood Inn we offer our guests the finest accommodations on the mountain. With our modern facilities and friendly local staff we are able to give you the attention and service you have com...   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 Zigzag River, Oregon List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Zigzag River, 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 Hood River, Oregon Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hood River, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Zigzag River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Zigzag River.   Whitewater Near Zigzag River: Sandy River, Clackamas County , 2 miles away, Class IV - 4.5 miles long (McNeil Campground to Lolo Pass Road) Sandy River, Clackamas County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 13.5 miles long (Lolo Pass Road to Marmot Dam) Little Sandy River, Clackamas County , 10 miles away, Class -blank- - 10 miles long (Bridge on FS 14 to SE Marmot Road) Clackamas River - Oak Grove Fork, Clackamas County , 14 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Lower Five Miles to Clackamas River) Roaring River, Clackamas County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Road 4611 to Roaring River Campground) Clackamas River, Clackamas County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (June Creek Br. to Collawash River) Clackamas River, Clackamas County , 16 miles away, Class -blank- - 9.2 miles long (Collawash River to Three Lynx Power Station) Hood River - Lake Branch, Hood River County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (3 miles above West Fork to Confluence with West Fork) Sandy River, Clackamas County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.5 miles long (Marmot Dam to Revenue Bridge) Collawash River, Marion County , 19 miles away, Class IV - 5.5 miles long (Mile 5.5 bridge to Two Rivers Picnic Area)   Ski Areas Near Zigzag River: Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 12 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 15 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 18 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 23 miles away, 500 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 45 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 67 miles away, 3365 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 73 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 84 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 85 miles away, 1563 vertical feet Snoqualmie, Washington , 107 miles away, 1100 vertical feet   Hotels Near Zigzag River: Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches , 3 miles away Resort at the Mountain, Welches , 3 miles away Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp , 11 miles away Bonneville Hot Springs Resort, North Bonneville , 15 miles away Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks , 16 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Zigzag River: Pioneer Tollgate Campground, Clackamas County, 2 miles away Bighorn Campground, Clackamas County, 4 miles away Mount Hood Village, Welches, 5 miles away   Trails Near Zigzag River: West Zigzag Mountain Trail, Clackamas County , 2 miles away, 6.4 hiking miles, 3016 feet elevation difference Flag Mountain Trail, Clackamas County , 2 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 924 feet elevation difference Plaza Trail, Clackamas County , 4 miles away,  6.2 hiking miles, 3149 feet elevation difference Arrah Wanna Trail, Clackamas County , 4 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 3154 feet elevation difference Bonanza Trail, Clackamas County , 4 miles away,  7.8 hiking miles, 3516 feet elevation difference Hambone Trail, Clackamas County , 5 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 1286 feet elevation difference Cool Creek Trail, Clackamas County , 5 miles away, 4.3 hiking miles, 3377 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Zigzag River: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 68 miles away