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:: Barlow Crossing to Keeps Mill Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip
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Barlow Crossing to Keeps Mill Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip on the White River |
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Barlow Crossing to Keeps Mill Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Barlow Crossing |
| Take Out: |
Keeps Mill |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
, Class IV
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| Gradient: |
50 fpm |
| Run Length: |
6 miles |
| Good Level: |
400 - 1,400 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
There is no gauge for the White River. Usually runnable after a few days of warm weather on Mt. Hood. |
| Season Comments: |
April, May, June
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| Primary Season: |
Snowmelt season |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
This run starts in a scenic forested gorge and ends in the desert. Most of this section is class I+ but has a few fun class III/IV twisty drops. |
| Hazards: |
In the upper section there is lots of wood. So much wood has accumulated that this run is very hazardous and in most cases not very enjoyable. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan |
| Land Ownership: |
Public forest land |
| Wilderness: |
Yes |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (OR), 112 miles (2 hours 16 minutes) East of Salem |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: From Portland take US 26 until OR 216.Turn east onto OR 216 toward Maupin, in 3 miles look for the sign to Keeps Mill/White River. Turn left and follow the main road to the river, the last 1.5 miles of the road are very rocky and slow.
Put In: From the take out return to OR 26 and turn north. Turn north onto Oregon 35 toward Mt. Hood; in a few miles take another right onto National Forest Road 43. In a few miles this road will cross the river, put in below the bridge at Barlow Crossing. |
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