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Other Whitewater Trips on the Calapooia River
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:: Bridge 13 above to Bridge 4 miles above Holley Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip
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Bridge 13 above to Bridge 4 miles above Holley Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip on the Calapooia River |
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Bridge 13 above to Bridge 4 miles above Holley Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Bridge 13 miles above Holley |
| Take Out: |
Bridge 4 miles above Holley |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
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| Gradient: |
48 fpm |
| Run Length: |
9 miles |
| Good Level: |
700 - 2,500 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, October, November, December
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| Primary Season: |
Rainy, this section only runs after a few days of heavy rain. |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
This river slowly weaves through the forest, with occasional views of clear-cuts. The whitewater is mostly class III pool drop. |
| Hazards: |
At mile 6.5 scout Dollar Drop |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan |
| Land Ownership: |
Public forest with possible private logging roads. The lower part of this stretch mostly consists of a private residential area. |
| Wilderness: |
Yes |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (OR), of |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: Take the Brownsville exit off of I-5, between Eugene and Albany, onto Oregon 228. When you reach the town of Holley take a right onto Upper Calapooia River Road, from here there are a few take outs. The first take out is 3.6 down the road at bridge, the next two take outs are 1.3 and 1.7 miles further down the road.
Put In: From the take out continue down the road for another 8.9 miles until the road forks and begins to cross the river. Put in below the bridge before you cross over the river. |
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| Bridge 13 above to Bridge 4 miles above Holley on the Calapooia River |
This run is an easily accessible run for most southern Willamette boaters expect about an hour drive to the take out. The whitewater on this section starts right away with some fun class II/III boulder gardens.
Mile 4: At mile 3.2 a single cable crossing above the river signifies the first significant rapid coming up. In the next mile the river will begin to narrow and a small ledge drop is formed with a fun hydraulic at the bottom.
Mile 6.5(Dollar Drop Rapid): Shortly before you reach this rapid you will pass beneath a bridge. Scout this 4 foot ledge from river right.
The rest of the run consists of class I/II whitewater. |
Last Edited by doldfield on 3/24/2010
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