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Oregon whitewater, Trask River - North Fork
Washington
county,
North Fork of Trask River to Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III 8 miles
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The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Oregon are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. This section of Trask River - North Fork is 8 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III section. The natural beauty of Washington County and the water flowing gracefully down Trask River - North Fork are in |
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themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Astoria, as you can see on the road map further down. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system,
| | there are a few others too. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. The beauty of the Coast Ranges is a great plus for this river. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whether you're whitewater rafting | |
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or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip.
Briefly about the general area: Everybody loves Manhattan Beach State Park.
Lots of rain falls at Trask River - North Fork. Of all the months in a year December is the one with the most rain while August is mostly the driest month. Summer brings highs in the 60's to Trask River - North Fork while
night lows are frequently in the 50's. For the duration of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 50's; after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Trask River - North Fork sink into the 30's.
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Trask River - North Fork, North Fork of Trask River to 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 Trask River - North Fork. |
| | Whitewater Near Trask River - North Fork:
Trask River - North Fork, Washington County, 4 miles away Class III - 8 miles long (North Fork of Trask River to Bridge) |
Jordan Creek, Tillamook County, 5 miles away Class III+(IV) - 6.5 miles long (Headwaters to Wilson River) |
Trask River, Tillamook County, 7 miles away Class III - 6.7 miles long (Fish Hatchery to Upper Peninsula Boat Ramp) |
Wilson River, Tillamook County, 7 miles away Class II-IV - 16.6 miles long (Jones Creek Forest Camp to Boatramp) |
Wilson River - North Fork, Tillamook County, 8 miles away Class III - 3.8 miles long (West fork North Fork confluence to Jones Creek Bridge on Wilson) |
Nestucca River, Tillamook County, 12 miles away Class III-IV - 7.9 miles long (Rocky Bend Camp to Blaine) |
Nestucca River, Tillamook County, 16 miles away Class II - 13.6 miles long (Blaine to Hebo) |
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| | Hotels Near Trask River - North Fork:
Ashley Inn Of Tillamook, Tillamook
, 23 miles away |
Shilo Inn Suites Hotel Tillamook, Tillamook
, 23 miles away |
Rivertide Suites Hotel, Seaside
, 24 miles away |
R. R. Thompson House Bed Bre, Carlton
, 24 miles away |
GuestHouse Vineyard Inn McMinn, McMinnville
, 25 miles away |
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| | Public Lands Near Trask River - North Fork:
Fort Clatsop National Memorial, Astoria - OR
, 42 miles away |
Manhattan Beach State Park, Oregon
, 14 miles away |
Munson Creek State Park, Oregon
, 18 miles away |
Saddle Mountain State Park, Oregon
, 29 miles away |
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