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Confluence of N. Fork & S. Fork to Little S. Fork |
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:: Confluence of N. Fork & S. Fork to Little S. Fork Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip
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Confluence of N. Fork & S. Fork to Little S. Fork Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip on the Kilchis River |
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Confluence of N. Fork & S. Fork to Little S. Fork Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Confluence of N. Fork & S. Fork |
| Take Out: |
Little S. Fork |
| Difficulty: |
Class II
+ , Class III
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| Gradient: |
45 fpm |
| Run Length: |
6.5 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
890 cfs @ 02/10/2012 07:30 AM - WILSON RIVER NEAR TILLAMOOK, OR, reading taken from USGS
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| Good Level: |
300 - 1,000 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
When the Wilson River guage reads over 5 Feet usually this run will have enough water. Or if the Wilson River is to high this is a great alternative. |
| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December
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| Primary Season: |
Rainy, this section of river only runs after a few days of heavy rain |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Clear green water through a narrow forested canyon. Few signs of civilization, many scenic waterfalls falling from the canyon walls |
| Hazards: |
The ledge drop at mile 5 should be scouted. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
Forest |
| Wilderness: |
Yes |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (OR), of |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: From Tilamook take US 101 north and turn right onto Kilchis River Road. Drive down this road about 3 miles and cross over the river. Continue for about another 2 miles until you reach the confluence with the Little South Fork Kilchis River. Take out is just up river of the confluence.
Put In: From the take out continue up river for 6.5 miles. Take a small road to the left towards the river. To put in you have to rope your boat down a steep hill to the river. |
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| Confluence of N. Fork & S. Fork to Little S. Fork on the Kilchis River |
| The Kilchis River is a great run for the intermediate boater. There is continuous class II white water with a few class III ledges that deserve a scout. All of the class III ledges have obvious lines but should be scouted for wood. At about mile 5 there is a small ledge drop that looks easy but has a surprise wave at the bottom that often flips unwary boaters. Scout this drop. After the last class III the river calms to fast moving class I+/II until you reach the take out. At higher flows the lines down each rapid stay the same but can be very pushy. |
Last Edited by doldfield on 3/25/2010
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