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Oregon whitewater, Fall Creek
Lane
county,
Portland Creek to Fall Creek Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III-IV 8 miles
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The starting location is a reasonable drive from Eugene-Springfield, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The wonderful Oregon scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Fall Creek make the trip here worthwhile. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Oregon are often tougher than in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are less forgiving. No matter if you're whitewater |
rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will have
| you coming back for more. The Portland Creek to Fall Creek Reservoir stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. On this section you do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip. The Portland Creek to Fall Creek Reservoir section of Fall Creek is 8 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. The wild scenery of the Central Cascade Range is great. Not too many hotels | |
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nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.
Briefly about the general area: Don't leave Fall Creek without first going for a hike along the Cowhorn
Trail. Fall Creek State Park is a tremendous place to stop by on a pretty day, and there are pleasant places to discover along the Johnny Creek Nature Trail. This is such a great river. During your visit to Fall Creek you'll
meet some folks from Fall Creek for sure; you positively have to pop by Lowell State Park if you're here. Fall Creek is a wet spot that gets lots of rain.
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Fall Creek, Portland Creek to Fall Creek Reservoir road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
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Stats
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Weather
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These outdoors activities are available near Fall Creek. |
| Whitewater Near Fall Creek:
Winberry Creek, Lane County, 3 miles away Class III+(V) - 4 miles long (South / North Fork Confluence to Forest Service bridge) |
Fall Creek, Lane County, 6 miles away Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Portland Creek to Fall Creek Reservoir) |
McKenzie River, Lane County, 9 miles away Class II - 24 miles long (Leaburg Dam to Hayden Bridge) |
Fall Creek, Lane County, 9 miles away Class I-II - 5 miles long (Fall Creek Dam to Willamette River) |
Layng Creek, Lane County, 15 miles away Class IV - 5 miles long (Rujada Campground to Wildwood Falls) |
Calapooia River, Linn County, 16 miles away Class III - 9.5 miles long (13 miles above Holley to Concrete Bridge) |
Brice Creek, Lane County, 16 miles away Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Champion Creek to Cedar Creek Campground) |
Champion Creek, Lane County, 17 miles away Class IV-V - 1.1 miles long (Gorge 1 mile above Brice Creek to Brice Creek) |
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| Ski Areas Near Fall Creek:
Willamette Pass, Oregon
, 44 miles away, 1563 foot drop, 6 lifts, 29 runs |
Hoodoo, Oregon
, 57 miles away, 1035 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs |
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon
, 65 miles away, 3365 foot drop, 13 lifts, 71 runs |
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon
, 90 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 65 runs |
Timberline Lodge, Oregon
, 93 miles away, 3590 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs |
Mt. Ashland, Oregon
, 94 miles away, 1195 foot drop, 4 lifts, 23 runs |
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon
, 95 miles away, 2777 foot drop, 12 lifts, 87 runs |
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| Hotels Near Fall Creek:
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 14 miles away |
Comfort Inn & Suites Creswell, Creswell
, 27 miles away |
Super 8 Creswell/South Eugene, Creswell
, 27 miles away |
Broadway Inn Downtown, Eugene
, 28 miles away |
Crossland Eugene Springfield, Springfield
, 29 miles away |
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| Trails Near Fall Creek:
Johnny Creek Nature Trail, Lane
, 4 miles away, 0.9 hiking miles, 992 feet elevation difference |
Cowhorn Trail, Lane
, 6 miles away, 0.9 hiking miles, 194 feet elevation difference |
Cabin Creek Trail, Lane
, 7 miles away, 2.1 hiking miles, 1792 feet elevation difference |
Sourgrass Trail, Lane
, 7 miles away, 1.8 hiking miles, 911 feet elevation difference |
Hardesty Trail, Lane
, 7 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 3383 feet elevation difference |
Cloverpatch Trail, Lane
, 8 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 1327 feet elevation difference |
Eagles Rest Trail, Lane
, 9 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 1570 feet elevation difference |
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| Public Lands Near Fall Creek:
Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR
, 63 miles away |
Fall Creek State Park, Oregon
, 9 miles away |
Lowell State Park, Oregon
, 12 miles away |
Dexter State Park, Oregon
, 13 miles away |
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| Lakes Near Fall Creek
Lookout Point Lake, Lane
, 9 miles away |
Fall Creek Lake, Lane
, 9 miles away |
Dexter Reservoir, Lane
, 13 miles away |
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