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Oregon whitewater, Salt Creek
Lane
county,
McCredie Hot Springs to Rigdon Road Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III-IV 7.2 miles
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If you're coming from Eugene-Springfield it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The wonderful Lane County scenery and the sparkling |
of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. 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 stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The river winds through the Central Cascade Range and you get great scenery. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an | |
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area with plenty of rivers for that. This stretch of Salt Creek in Oregon is 7.2 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater.
Briefly about the general area: Don't leave Salt
Creek without first going for a hike along the Gobel Creek Trail. Don't leave Salt Creek without first checking out Monteith Rock, and you can go for a hike on the Bunchgrass Trail. This is such a fun river. A spree to Willamette
National Forest when you're here at Salt Creek is never a bad idea, and you're sure to encounter some cheerful folks from Oakridge here. Baby Rock is a nice spot to pop by while in the area.
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Salt Creek, McCredie Hot Springs to Rigdon Road Bridge 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 Salt Creek. |
| Whitewater Near Salt Creek:
Salmon Creek, Lane County, 4 miles away Class II-V - 12 miles long (Top of Upper Salmon Creek Gorge to Oakridge) |
Salt Creek, Lane County, 5 miles away Class III-IV - 7.2 miles long (McCredie Hot Springs to Rigdon Road Bridge) |
Hills Creek, Lane County, 5 miles away Class IV - 6 miles long (6 mi above Reservoir) |
Christy Creek, Lane County, 11 miles away Class III-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Confluence with Willamette) |
Quartz Creek, Lane County, 17 miles away Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Quartz Creek Road Mile 7.5 Bridge to Mile 2 Bridge) |
Brice Creek, Lane County, 17 miles away Class IV-V - 4.5 miles long (Parker Falls to Champion Creek) |
Fall Creek, Lane County, 18 miles away Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Portland Creek to Fall Creek Reservoir) |
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| Ski Areas Near Salt Creek:
Willamette Pass, Oregon
, 23 miles away, 1563 foot drop, 6 lifts, 29 runs |
Hoodoo, Oregon
, 48 miles away, 1035 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs |
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon
, 49 miles away, 3365 foot drop, 13 lifts, 71 runs |
Mt. Ashland, Oregon
, 85 miles away, 1195 foot drop, 4 lifts, 23 runs |
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon
, 89 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 65 runs |
Timberline Lodge, Oregon
, 92 miles away, 3590 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs |
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon
, 94 miles away, 2777 foot drop, 12 lifts, 87 runs |
Cooper Spur, Oregon
, 99 miles away, 500 foot drop, 2 lifts, 10 runs |
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| Hotels Near Salt Creek:
Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge
, 10 miles away |
Comfort Inn & Suites Creswell, Creswell
, 47 miles away |
Super 8 Creswell/South Eugene, Creswell
, 47 miles away |
Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove
, 48 miles away |
Quality Inn Cottage Grove - Eugene South, Cottage Grove
, 48 miles away |
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| Trails Near Salt Creek:
Bunchgrass Trail, Lane
, 2 miles away, 5.5 hiking miles, 2141 feet elevation difference |
Gobel Creek Trail, Lane
, 2 miles away, 1.2 hiking miles, 632 feet elevation difference |
Squaw Butte Trail, Lane
, 3 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 1436 feet elevation difference |
Kitson Ridge Trail, Lane
, 3 miles away, 6.3 hiking miles, 3666 feet elevation difference |
Shitepoke Trail, Lane
, 4 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 2640 feet elevation difference |
Owl Cabin Way, Lane
, 5 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 3365 feet elevation difference |
Dead Mountain Trail, Lane
, 6 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 2108 feet elevation difference |
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| Public Lands Near Salt Creek:
Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR
, 44 miles away |
Willamette National Forest, Oregon
, 13 miles away |
Clyde Holliday State Park, Oregon
, 28 miles away |
Fall Creek State Park, Oregon
, 30 miles away |
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| Lakes Near Salt Creek
Hills Creek Lake, Lane
, 5 miles away |
Gertrude Lake, Lane
, 14 miles away |
Yoran Lake, Klamath
, 19 miles away |
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