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Oregon whitewater, Sandy River
Clackamas
county,
Marmot Dam to Revenue Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III-IV 6.5 miles
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Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Oregon is often tougher than elsewhere, so better not forget that rivers here are less forgiving. If you're coming from Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. The scenic beauty of Clackamas County and the water flowing gracefully down Sandy River make the trip here worthwhile. The campgrounds here at Sandy River are |
pretty good. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This section is long enough to enjoy
| a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. When you're paddling down a Central Cascade Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. This river system is full of great paddling sections, | |
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the Marmot Dam to Revenue Bridge section is just one of them. The Marmot Dam to Revenue Bridge section of Sandy River in Clackamas County is 6.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV
section.
Briefly about the general area: Going for a hike along the Fanton Plaza Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this region. At Sandy River you always meet someone from Sandy, and George W. Joseph
State Park is a beautiful spot any time of year. This is such a great river. Have a tremendous hiking adventure along the Eagle Creek Cutoff. Bridal Veil Falls State Park is a good site to stop at.
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Sandy River, Marmot Dam to Revenue Bridge 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 Sandy River. |
| Whitewater Near Sandy River:
Bull Run, Clackamas County, 2 miles away Class III - 2.5 miles long (Bull Run Road to Sandy River) |
Sandy River, Clackamas County, 4 miles away Class III-IV - 6.5 miles long (Marmot Dam to Revenue Bridge) |
Sandy River, Clackamas / Multnomah County, 4 miles away Class II - 13.5 miles long (Revenue Bridge to Oxbow Park) |
Eagle Creek, Clackamas County, 7 miles away Class II-V+ - 11 miles long (Fish Hatchery to Eagle Creek Road) |
Washougal River, Clark/ Skamania County, 13 miles away Class III-IV - 7.3 miles long (Highway 140 to Washougal) |
Clackamas River, Clackamas County, 14 miles away Class II - 21.8 miles long (McIver Park to Mouth) |
Roaring River, Clackamas County, 14 miles away Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Road 4611 to Roaring River Campground) |
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| Ski Areas Near Sandy River:
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon
, 30 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 65 runs |
Timberline Lodge, Oregon
, 33 miles away, 3590 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs |
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon
, 36 miles away, 2777 foot drop, 12 lifts, 87 runs |
Cooper Spur, Oregon
, 40 miles away, 500 foot drop, 2 lifts, 10 runs |
Hoodoo, Oregon
, 53 miles away, 1035 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs |
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon
, 77 miles away, 3365 foot drop, 13 lifts, 71 runs |
White Pass, Washington
, 81 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs |
Willamette Pass, Oregon
, 89 miles away, 1563 foot drop, 6 lifts, 29 runs |
Crystal Mountain, Washington
, 89 miles away, 3100 foot drop, 11 lifts, 50 runs |
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| Hotels Near Sandy River:
Best Western Sandy Inn, Sandy
, 7 miles away |
Resort At The Mountain, BW Premier Collection, Welches
, 15 miles away |
Resort At The Mountain, Welches
, 15 miles away |
The Resort At The Mountain, Welches
, 16 miles away |
Best Western Plus Parkersville Inn & Suites, Washougal
, 16 miles away |
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| Trails Near Sandy River:
Eagle Creek Cutoff, Clackamas
, 10 miles away, 7.3 hiking miles, 2830 feet elevation difference |
Fanton Plaza Trail, Clackamas
, 11 miles away, 4.8 hiking miles, 1787 feet elevation difference |
Old Baldy Trail, Clackamas
, 12 miles away, 11 hiking miles, 638 feet elevation difference |
Dry Ridge Trail, Clackamas
, 14 miles away, 8.6 hiking miles, 3204 feet elevation difference |
Big Bend Trail, Multnomah
, 14 miles away, 5.8 hiking miles, 538 feet elevation difference |
Arrah Wanna Trail, Clackamas
, 14 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 3154 feet elevation difference |
Coffman Camp Trail, Clackamas
, 15 miles away, 8.6 hiking miles, 2759 feet elevation difference |
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| Public Lands Near Sandy River:
Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA
, 66 miles away |
George W. Joseph State Park, Oregon
, 6 miles away |
Bridal Veil Falls State Park, Oregon
, 7 miles away |
Guy W. Talbot State Park, Oregon
, 7 miles away |
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| Golf Courses Near Sandy River:
Orchard Hills Golf And Country Club, Washougal
, 13 miles away |
Eagle Creek Golf Course, Eagle Creek
, 14 miles away |
Mountain View Golf Course, Boring
, 14 miles away |
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| Lakes Near Sandy River
Sesters Reservoirs, Multnomah
, 10 miles away |
North Fork Reservoir, Clackamas
, 11 miles away |
Clear Lake, Clackamas
, 15 miles away |
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