Oregon whitewater, Mollala River - North Fork Clackamas county, Dead Horse Canyon Creek Bridge to Mollola River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     6 miles   The natural beauty of Clackamas County and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The starting point is not too far from Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. The Dead     Horse Canyon Creek Bridge to Mollola River stretch of Mollala River - North Fork in Clackamas County is 6 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class V section. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Oregon are harder than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The Central Cascade Range scenery is wonderful. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system,   there are a few others too. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: Go for a hike on the Pine Crest Trail, and Milo McIver State Park is a great site. Now, you may feel that's a load but there's even more cool stuff to do here in the Central Cascade Range. Don't leave Mollala River - North Fork without first going for a hike along the High Camp Trail. While you're here at Mollala River - North Fork you will meet lots of folks from close by Colton. A trip to Bonnie Lure State Park revitalizes the spirit. Mollala River - North Fork, Dead Horse Canyon Creek Bridge to Mollola 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 Mollala River - North Fork.   Whitewater Near Mollala River - North Fork: Mollala River - North Fork, Clackamas County, 3 miles away       Class V - 6 miles long (Dead Horse Canyon Creek Bridge to Mollola River) Clear Creek, Clackamas County, 9 miles away       Class II-III - 7.8 miles long (Oregon 211 to Redland Road) Whitewater Outfitter - Oregon River Experiences, Clackamas County, 10 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Molalla River, Clackamas County, 11 miles away       Class II-IV - 13 miles long (Table Rock Fork to Glen Avon Bridge) Mollala River - South Fork, Clackamas County, 11 miles away       Class III-IV - 6.5 miles long (Copper Creek to Molalla River) Abiqua Creek, Marion County, 11 miles away       Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Abiqua Falls to Abiqua Road) Clackamas River, Clackamas County, 12 miles away       Class II - 21.8 miles long (McIver Park to Mouth) Whitewater Outfitter - Destination Wilderness, Clackamas County, 12 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Butte Creek, Clackamas/ Marion County, 13 miles away       Class III-IV - 7.5 miles long (Fault Line to Oregon 213) Santiam River - Little North, Marion County, 14 miles away       Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Salmon Falls to Elkhorn Park)   Ski Areas Near Mollala River - North Fork: Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 49 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 65 runs Hoodoo, Oregon , 52 miles away, 1035 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 52 miles away, 3590 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 55 miles away, 2777 foot drop, 12 lifts, 87 runs Cooper Spur, Oregon , 60 miles away, 500 foot drop, 2 lifts, 10 runs Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 75 miles away, 3365 foot drop, 13 lifts, 71 runs Willamette Pass, Oregon , 78 miles away, 1563 foot drop, 6 lifts, 29 runs   Marinas Near Mollala River - North Fork: Clemens Marina, Gladstone , 18 miles away   Hotels Near Mollala River - North Fork: Holiday Inn Express PORTLAND SE - CLACKAMAS AREA, Gladstone , 17 miles away Best Western Plus Rivershore Hotel, Oregon City , 17 miles away Clackamas Inn And Suites, Clackamas , 18 miles away Hampton Inn - Portland-Clackamas, Clackamas , 18 miles away Comfort Suites Clackamas, Clackamas , 18 miles away   Campgrounds Near Mollala River - North Fork: Molalla River Recreation Area - Looney's Gate, Molalla, 4 miles away Molalla River Recreation Area - Osprey, Molalla, 4 miles away Molalla River Recreation Area - Rabbits Tail, Molalla, 4 miles away   Trails Near Mollala River - North Fork: Pine Crest Trail, Clackamas , 6 miles away,  8.6 hiking miles, 783 feet elevation difference High Camp Trail, Clackamas , 14 miles away, 0.6 hiking miles, 278 feet elevation difference Baty Silver King Trail, Clackamas , 16 miles away, 1 hiking miles, 335 feet elevation difference Nohorn Trail, Clackamas , 18 miles away, 1.9 hiking miles, 472 feet elevation difference South Fork Mountain Trail, Clackamas , 18 miles away,  5.6 hiking miles, 2378 feet elevation difference East Mountain Trail, Clackamas , 19 miles away,  2.8 hiking miles, 479 feet elevation difference Molalla Trail, Clackamas , 20 miles away, 3 hiking miles, 1285 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Mollala River - North Fork: Milo McIver State Park, Oregon , 13 miles away Bonnie Lure State Park, Oregon , 14 miles away Silver Falls State Park, Oregon , 15 miles away   Golf Courses Near Mollala River - North Fork: Springwater Golf Course, Estacada , 10 miles away Ranch Hills Golf Club, Mulino , 11 miles away Oregon City Golf Club at Lone Oak, Beavercreek , 12 miles away   Lakes Near Mollala River - North Fork Clear Lake, Clackamas , 11 miles away Williams Lake, Clackamas , 11 miles away Cougar Lake, Clackamas , 13 miles away