Oregon whitewater, Canyon Creek 7 Mile Bridge to South Santiam River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     7 miles   The average Oregon whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The put-in is not too far from Albany-Lebanon, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The 7 Mile Bridge to South Santiam River section is one of a few paddling sections in this river     system. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The campgrounds here at Canyon Creek are pretty good. The river winds through the Central Cascade Range and you get great scenery. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling places. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. The natural beauty of -blank- County and the beautiful way the water current   moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. This section of Canyon Creek is 7 miles long and it is classified as a class V section by American Whitewater. Briefly about the general area: Lots of folks from Cascadia come to Canyon Creek, and a trip here wouldn’t be complete without a journey to nearby Cascadia State Park. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Central Cascade Range. If the weather is great here at Canyon Creek, you can go for a hike along the Three Creek Trail. Going for a hike along the Gold Hill Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this vicinity. Canyon Creek, 7 Mile Bridge to South Santiam River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Canyon Creek.   Whitewater Near Canyon Creek: Canyon Creek, -blank- County, 3 miles away       Class V - 7 miles long (7 Mile Bridge to South Santiam River) Calapooia River, Linn County, 7 miles away       Class IV - 9 miles long (22 miles above Holley to 13 Mile Bridge) Santiam River - South, Linn County, 7 miles away       Class III-V+ - 16.5 miles long (Mountain House to Foster Reservoir) Wiley Creek, Linn County, 8 miles away       Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Above Wiley Creek Gorge to Little Wiley Creek Confluence) Santiam River - Middle, Linn County, 11 miles away       Class IV - 2 miles long (Green Peter Dam to Foster Reservoir) Canal Creek, Linn County, 13 miles away       Class IV-V - 1.2 miles long (1.2 mi above Quartzville Creek) Calapooia River, Linn County, 14 miles away       Class III - 9.5 miles long (13 miles above Holley to Concrete Bridge) Lookout Creek, -blank- County, 14 miles away       Class III-IV - 2.5 miles long (2.5 miles above Blue River to Blue River) Quartzville Creek, Linn County, 14 miles away       Class IV-V - 14 miles long (Above Gregg Creek to Green Peter Reservoir) Blue River, Linn/ Lane County, 14 miles away       Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Quentin Creek to Blue River Reservoir)   Ski Areas Near Canyon Creek: Hoodoo, Oregon , 37 miles away, 1035 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs Willamette Pass, Oregon , 46 miles away, 1563 foot drop, 6 lifts, 29 runs Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 53 miles away, 3365 foot drop, 13 lifts, 71 runs Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 64 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 65 runs Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 68 miles away, 3590 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 70 miles away, 2777 foot drop, 12 lifts, 87 runs Cooper Spur, Oregon , 76 miles away, 500 foot drop, 2 lifts, 10 runs   Marinas Near Canyon Creek: Edgewater RV Resort and Marina, Sweet Home , 18 miles away   Hotels Near Canyon Creek: Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge , 31 miles away Rodeway Inn & Suites, Sublimity , 35 miles away Best Western Premier Boulder Falls Inn, Lebanon , 36 miles away Travelodge Pioneer Villa, Halsey , 45 miles away Broadway Inn Downtown, Eugene , 45 miles away   Campgrounds Near Canyon Creek: Longbow Group Camp, Cascadia, 4 miles away Trout Creek, Cascadia, 4 miles away Yukwah, Cascadia, 5 miles away   Trails Near Canyon Creek: Gold Hill Trail, Linn , 8 miles away,  4.2 hiking miles, 1073 feet elevation difference Three Creek Trail, Linn , 12 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 2298 feet elevation difference Michigan Heights Trail, Lane , 12 miles away, 3 hiking miles, 2179 feet elevation difference Chimney Peak Trail, Linn , 14 miles away,  19 hiking miles, 2987 feet elevation difference Minniece Point Trail, Linn , 15 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 2044 feet elevation difference Cool Camp Trail, Linn , 15 miles away, 2.9 hiking miles, 1258 feet elevation difference Crabtree Lake Trail, Linn , 15 miles away, 2 hiking miles, 491 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Canyon Creek: Cascadia State Park, Oregon , 5 miles away Willamette National Forest, Oregon , 21 miles away North Santiam State Park, Oregon , 25 miles away   Golf Courses Near Canyon Creek: Golf Oregon, Vida , 11 miles away Tokatee Golf Club, Blue River , 16 miles away McKenzie River Golf Course, Walterville , 20 miles away   Lakes Near Canyon Creek Green Peter Lake, Linn , 11 miles away Blue River Lake, Lane , 11 miles away Cougar Reservoir, Lane , 16 miles away