Oregon whitewater, Santiam River - North Marion Linn county, Bruno Mt. Road Bridge to Detroit Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     7.3 miles   The average Oregon whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master 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 put-in is not too far from Hood River, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The campgrounds here at Santiam River - North are pretty good. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll     have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. Whitewater paddling here in the Central Cascade Range is a great experience. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. This stretch of Santiam River - North in Oregon is 7.3 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. The Bruno Mt. Road Bridge to Detroit Reservoir   section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. The natural beauty of Marion/ Linn County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. Briefly about the general area: Good hiking is available along the Coffin Mountain Trail, and during your trip here you'll meet some folks from Idanha for sure. So many cool things to do here in the Central Cascade Range, too perfect to be true. You definitely have to visit Detroit Lake State Park if you're here at Santiam River - North; there's fine hiking along the Fox Creek Trail. The surroundings of this river have so much to offer. Santiam River - North, Bruno Mt. Road Bridge to Detroit 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 Santiam River - North.   Whitewater Near Santiam River - North: Santiam River - North, Marion/ Linn County, 2 miles away       Class III-IV - 7.3 miles long (Bruno Mt. Road Bridge to Detroit Reservoir) Breitenbush River, Marion County, 7 miles away       Class IV - 8.2 miles long (Cleator Bend Campground to Detroit Lake) Collawash River, Clackamas County, 11 miles away       Class III-IV(V) - 5 miles long (Elk Lake Creek to river mile 5.5) Santiam River - Middle, Linn County, 11 miles away       Class III-IV - 15.5 miles long (Pyramid Creek to Green Peter Reservoir) Collawash River, Clackamas County, 13 miles away       Class IV - 5.5 miles long (Mile 5.5 bridge to Two Rivers Picnic Area) Santiam River - North, Marion/ Linn County, 14 miles away       Class III-V - 4.7 miles long (Big Cliff Dam to Packsaddle Park) Quartzville Creek, Linn County, 14 miles away       Class IV-V - 14 miles long (Above Gregg Creek to Green Peter Reservoir) Elkhorn Creek, -blank- County, 15 miles away       Class III-V - 10 miles long (to confluence with Little North Santiam) Marion Creek, Linn County, 16 miles away       Class IV(V) - 7 miles long (Gooch Falls) Clackamas River, Clackamas County, 16 miles away       Class -blank- - 9.2 miles long (Collawash River to Three Lynx Power Station)   Ski Areas Near Santiam River - North: Hoodoo, Oregon , 20 miles away, 1035 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 37 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 65 runs Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 40 miles away, 3590 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 42 miles away, 2777 foot drop, 12 lifts, 87 runs Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 44 miles away, 3365 foot drop, 13 lifts, 71 runs Cooper Spur, Oregon , 48 miles away, 500 foot drop, 2 lifts, 10 runs Willamette Pass, Oregon , 54 miles away, 1563 foot drop, 6 lifts, 29 runs   Marinas Near Santiam River - North: Detroit Lake Marina, Detroit , 5 miles away   Hotels Near Santiam River - North: Resort At The Mountain, BW Premier Collection, Welches , 32 miles away Resort At The Mountain, Welches , 32 miles away The Resort At The Mountain, Welches , 32 miles away Best Western Mt. Hood Inn, Government Camp , 37 miles away Best Western Sandy Inn, Sandy , 37 miles away   Campgrounds Near Santiam River - North: Santiam Flats, Detroit, 2 miles away Hoover, Detroit, 3 miles away Humbug, Idanha, 3 miles away   Trails Near Santiam River - North: Coffin Mountain Trail, Linn , 5 miles away, 0.9 hiking miles, 194 feet elevation difference Fox Creek Trail, Marion , 6 miles away,  7.2 hiking miles, 1917 feet elevation difference Thomas Trail, Marion , 6 miles away,  1.4 hiking miles, 489 feet elevation difference Bachelor Mountain Trail, Linn , 7 miles away, 3.9 hiking miles, 1497 feet elevation difference Straight Creek Cat Trail, Linn , 7 miles away, 4.5 hiking miles, 612 feet elevation difference Humbug Ridge Trail, Marion , 7 miles away, 6.9 hiking miles, 1523 feet elevation difference Scorpion Ridge Trail, Marion , 7 miles away,  7.6 hiking miles, 2625 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Santiam River - North: Detroit Lake State Park, Oregon , 6 miles away Detroit Lake State Park, Oregon , 6 miles away Cascadia State Park, Oregon , 30 miles away   Lakes Near Santiam River - North Tule Lake, Linn , 7 miles away Lake Lenore, Clackamas , 10 miles away Detroit Lake, Linn , 12 miles away