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Oregon whitewater, Willamette River
Lane
county,
Coast Fork / Middle Fork confluence to Alton Baker Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-III 4.8 miles
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The natural beauty of Oregon and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. This stretch of Willamette River in Lane County is 4.8 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. The average Oregon whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so you'd better |
keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one
| day paddling trip. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Eugene-Springfield, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The Coast Fork / Middle Fork confluence to Alton Baker | |
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Park section is one of many paddling sections in this river system.
Briefly about the general area: Lots of folks from Eugene-Springfield come to Willamette River, and a trip to Jasper State Park when you're here
is never a bad idea. Interesting geology is available here; Judkins Point is in the vicinity of Willamette River. Osprey Bay is not far from Willamette River at all, and Willamette River is in the neighborhood of Coryell
Pass which is positively worth visiting. Willamette River frequently gets much precipitation. The wettest month of the year is regularly December, that's the one that rains the most, and July is the month with the least moisture.
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Willamette River, Coast Fork / Middle Fork confluence to Alton Baker Park 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 Willamette River. |
| Whitewater Near Willamette River:
Willamette River, Lane County, 2 miles away Class II-III - 4.8 miles long (Coast Fork / Middle Fork confluence to Alton Baker Park) |
Willamette River, Lane County, 2 miles away Class I - 36 miles long (Alton Baker Park to Peoria Boat Landing) |
Row River, Lane County, 14 miles away Class II-III - 5 miles long (Dorena Dam to Scaling Station Bridge) |
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| Ski Areas Near Willamette River:
Willamette Pass, Oregon
, 73 miles away, 1563 foot drop, 6 lifts, 29 runs |
Hoodoo, Oregon
, 83 miles away, 1035 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs |
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon
, 95 miles away, 3365 foot drop, 13 lifts, 71 runs |
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| Hotels Near Willamette River:
Fairfield Inn & Suites Eugene East/Springfield, Eugene
, 0 miles away |
Comfort Suites Eugene, Eugene
, 0 miles away |
Candlewood Suites EUGENE SPRINGFIELD, Eugene
, 0 miles away |
Holiday Inn Express & Suites EUGENE DOWNTOWN - UNIVERSITY, Eugene
, 0 miles away |
Days Inn Eugene Downtown/University, Eugene
, 1 miles away |
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| Golf Courses Near Willamette River:
Laurelwood Municipal Golf Course, Eugene
, 1 miles away |
Eugene Country Club, Eugene
, 3 miles away |
Oakway Golf Course, Eugene
, 3 miles away |
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