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Oregon whitewater, Fall Creek
Lane
county,
Fall Creek Dam to Willamette River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-II 5 miles
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The starting point is not too far from Eugene-Springfield, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Oregon is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good spots for that around here. There are a few other stretches in this |
river system that can be paddled as well. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's good length for a morning trip. 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. This section of Fall Creek in Oregon is 5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The natural beauty of Oregon and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. The river winds through the Central Cascade Range and you | |
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get great scenery.
Briefly about the general area: When you're here at Fall Creek it's always fun to stop at Dexter State Park; splendid hiking is available along the Eagles Rest Trail. Life's too short to enjoy
all the exciting things in the Central Cascade Range. Elijah Bristow State Park is both fine and stunning, and it's close to Fall Creek, and if you're popping by from Dexter, you won't be the only one. This river has it
all. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Fall Creek; Teeter Creek Loop is a good local trail. Fall Creek typically gets a large amount of rainfall.
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Fall Creek, Fall Creek Dam to Willamette River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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These outdoors activities are available near Fall Creek. |
| Whitewater Near Fall Creek:
Fall Creek, Lane County, 4 miles away Class I-II - 5 miles long (Fall Creek Dam to Willamette River) |
Row River, Lane County, 13 miles away Class III - 7 miles long (Wildwood Falls to Dorena Reservoir) |
Row River, Lane County, 13 miles away Class II-III - 5 miles long (Dorena Dam to Scaling Station Bridge) |
Layng Creek, Lane County, 13 miles away Class IV - 5 miles long (Rujada Campground to Wildwood Falls) |
Winberry Creek, Lane County, 14 miles away Class III+(V) - 4 miles long (South / North Fork Confluence to Forest Service bridge) |
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| Ski Areas Near Fall Creek:
Willamette Pass, Oregon
, 56 miles away, 1563 foot drop, 6 lifts, 29 runs |
Hoodoo, Oregon
, 69 miles away, 1035 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs |
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon
, 78 miles away, 3365 foot drop, 13 lifts, 71 runs |
Mt. Ashland, Oregon
, 94 miles away, 1195 foot drop, 4 lifts, 23 runs |
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon
, 99 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 65 runs |
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| Hotels Near Fall Creek:
Comfort Inn & Suites Creswell, Creswell
, 14 miles away |
Super 8 Creswell/South Eugene, Creswell
, 14 miles away |
Broadway Inn Downtown, Eugene
, 15 miles away |
Crossland Eugene Springfield, Springfield
, 16 miles away |
Comfort Suites Eugene, Eugene
, 17 miles away |
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| Trails Near Fall Creek:
Eagles Rest Trail, Lane
, 8 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 1570 feet elevation difference |
Teeter Creek Loop, Lane
, 9 miles away, 1.8 hiking miles, 491 feet elevation difference |
Hardesty Trail, Lane
, 12 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 3383 feet elevation difference |
Johnny Creek Nature Trail, Lane
, 17 miles away, 0.9 hiking miles, 992 feet elevation difference |
Sourgrass Trail, Lane
, 18 miles away, 1.8 hiking miles, 911 feet elevation difference |
Cabin Creek Trail, Lane
, 19 miles away, 2.1 hiking miles, 1792 feet elevation difference |
Cloverpatch Trail, Lane
, 19 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 1327 feet elevation difference |
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| Public Lands Near Fall Creek:
Elijah Bristow State Park, Oregon
, 1 miles away |
Dexter State Park, Oregon
, 2 miles away |
Lowell State Park, Oregon
, 2 miles away |
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| Golf Courses Near Fall Creek:
Springfield Country Club, Springfield
, 11 miles away |
Emerald Valley Golf Club, Creswell
, 13 miles away |
McKenzie River Golf Course, Walterville
, 15 miles away |
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| Lakes Near Fall Creek
Dexter Reservoir, Lane
, 2 miles away |
Fall Creek Lake, Lane
, 4 miles away |
Lookout Point Lake, Lane
, 5 miles away |
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