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Jasper County Park to Alton Baker Park |
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Alton Baker Park to Harrisburg |
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:: Alton Baker Park to Harrisburg Kayak & Canoe Touring
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Alton Baker Park to Harrisburg Kayak & Canoe Touring on the Willamette River |
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Alton Baker Park to Harrisburg Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Alton Baker Park |
| Take Out: |
Harrisburg |
| Difficulty: |
Class I
, Class II
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| Gradient: |
5 fpm |
| Run Length: |
21 miles |
| Good Level: |
6,000 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
The minimum release is runnable |
| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
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| Primary Season: |
Dam-Controlled so this section of river runs all year long. |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
This section of river is mostly swift moving flat water with a few class II rapids. The river starts in the city of Eugene and the end of the run is in the middle of rural Oregon. |
| Hazards: |
Scout Marist Rapids on a first time run. Scout or portage from river left. Below Eugene there is a possibility of dangerous strainers. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,canoe,touring |
| Land Ownership: |
Mostly private property |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (OR), 65.9 miles (1 hour 10 minutes) of Salem |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put In: The put in is at Alton Baker Park near the junction of Coburg Road and Centennial Boulevard.
Take Out: There are multiple options for a take out on this section of river. One is at Christensen County Boat Landing; follow Coburg Road north to Crossroads Lane. Another take out is a short distance down river on the opposite bank at Browns Boat Landing. The third take out is at a boat ramp on the north end of Harrisburg. |
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