Oregon whitewater, Quartzville Creek Linn county, Above Gregg Creek to Green Peter Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     14 miles   The Above Gregg Creek to Green Peter Reservoir stretch of Quartzville Creek in Linn County is 14 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V section by American Whitewater. The put-in is not too far from Albany-Lebanon, as you can see on the road map further down. The nature scenery of Linn County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. Whitewater paddling here in the Central Cascade Range is a great experience.     If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Above Gregg Creek to Green Peter Reservoir section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. 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 rivers. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river   tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. Briefly about the general area: Going for a hike along the Chimney Peak Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this neighborhood. Cascadia State Park is both great and picturesque, and it's close to Quartzville Creek, and hiking along the Minniece Point Trail is good fun. This is such a wonderful river. All the water falling down from the sky makes Quartzville Creek a wet place. December is the month that gets the most rain; July is when it's the driest. Quartzville Creek, Above Gregg Creek to Green Peter Reservoir 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 Quartzville Creek.   Whitewater Near Quartzville Creek: Canal Creek, Linn County, 3 miles away       Class IV-V - 1.2 miles long (1.2 mi above Quartzville Creek) Quartzville Creek, Linn County, 7 miles away       Class IV-V - 14 miles long (Above Gregg Creek to Green Peter Reservoir) Santiam River - South, Linn County, 8 miles away       Class III-V+ - 16.5 miles long (Mountain House to Foster Reservoir) Thomas Creek, Linn County, 10 miles away       Class III-IV - 5.2 miles long (Below Thomas Creek Falls to Log Bridge) Canyon Creek, -blank- County, 10 miles away       Class V - 7 miles long (7 Mile Bridge to South Santiam River) Santiam River - North, Marion/ Linn County, 10 miles away       Class II-III+ - 8 miles long (Packsaddle Park to Mill City) Santiam River - North, Marion/ Linn County, 12 miles away       Class III-V - 4.7 miles long (Big Cliff Dam to Packsaddle Park) Santiam River - Middle, Linn County, 14 miles away       Class III-IV - 15.5 miles long (Pyramid Creek to Green Peter Reservoir) Santiam River - Middle, Linn County, 14 miles away       Class IV - 2 miles long (Green Peter Dam to Foster Reservoir) Elkhorn Creek, -blank- County, 14 miles away       Class III-V - 10 miles long (to confluence with Little North Santiam)   Ski Areas Near Quartzville Creek: Hoodoo, Oregon , 35 miles away, 1035 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs Willamette Pass, Oregon , 52 miles away, 1563 foot drop, 6 lifts, 29 runs Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 54 miles away, 3365 foot drop, 13 lifts, 71 runs Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 56 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 65 runs Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 59 miles away, 3590 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 62 miles away, 2777 foot drop, 12 lifts, 87 runs Cooper Spur, Oregon , 67 miles away, 500 foot drop, 2 lifts, 10 runs   Marinas Near Quartzville Creek: Detroit Lake Marina, Detroit , 17 miles away   Hotels Near Quartzville Creek: Rodeway Inn & Suites, Sublimity , 33 miles away Best Western Premier Boulder Falls Inn, Lebanon , 38 miles away Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge , 40 miles away Canby Country Inn, Canby , 42 miles away Best Western Sandy Inn, Sandy , 43 miles away   Campgrounds Near Quartzville Creek: Old Miners Meadow Group, Gates, 2 miles away Yellowbottom, Gates, 2 miles away Longbow Group Camp, Cascadia, 7 miles away   Trails Near Quartzville Creek: Minniece Point Trail, Linn , 7 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 2044 feet elevation difference Chimney Peak Trail, Linn , 7 miles away,  19 hiking miles, 2987 feet elevation difference Volcano Trail, Linn , 11 miles away, 1.4 hiking miles, 1090 feet elevation difference Cool Camp Trail, Linn , 11 miles away, 2.9 hiking miles, 1258 feet elevation difference Crabtree Lake Trail, Linn , 12 miles away, 2 hiking miles, 491 feet elevation difference Three Creek Trail, Linn , 12 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 2298 feet elevation difference Swamp Peak Trail, Linn , 14 miles away,  4.4 hiking miles, 981 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Quartzville Creek: Cascadia State Park, Oregon , 10 miles away Detroit Lake State Park, Oregon , 16 miles away Detroit Lake State Park, Oregon , 16 miles away   Golf Courses Near Quartzville Creek: Elkhorn Valley Golf Course, Lyons , 13 miles away Golf Oregon, Vida , 19 miles away   Lakes Near Quartzville Creek Detroit Lake, Linn , 12 miles away Green Peter Lake, Linn , 14 miles away Indian Prairie Lake, Linn , 16 miles away