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:: Devi'ls Lake Fork Wilson River Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip
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Devi'ls Lake Fork Wilson River Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip on the Wilson River |
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Devi'ls Lake Fork Wilson River Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Between mile post 28 & 29 on OR6 |
| Take Out: |
Jones Creek Forest Camp Rd ~mile post 23 |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
+ , Class IV
Continuous
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| Gradient: |
75 fpm |
| Run Length: |
5 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
899 cfs @ 02/10/2012 03:30 AM - WILSON RIVER NEAR TILLAMOOK, OR, reading taken from USGS
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| Good Level: |
300 - 1,000 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
Because the Wilson River near Tillamook gauge is so far from this section getting an accurate reading is sometimes difficult. A minimun flow for this stretch is about 3,200 cfs on the gauge, that means that this section will be running near 300 cfs. Optimum flows for this stretch are 3,400 - 4,000 cfs Wilson River near Tillamook gauge. |
| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, 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: |
Turquoise green water flowing through a coastal forest make this stretch a very scenic run. Not only is the scenery great but the continuous class III+ whitewater make this run a classic. |
| Hazards: |
Scout Elk Creek Drop for wood, this is a narrow drop that can be very dangerous with wood. Also be ware of wood in the braided sections of this run. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan |
| Land Ownership: |
Public forest |
| Wilderness: |
Yes |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (OR), 84.3 miles (1 hour 38 minutes) Northwest of Salem |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: From Tillamook take Oregon 6 east, near milepost 23 turn left onto Jones Creek Road. Park on the north side of the river and take out below the bridge.
Put In: Return to Oregon 6 and continue up river. Between mileposts 28 and 29 there is a large pull out at the bridge over Devils Lake Fork. From there find the trail down to the river, put in on the south side of the river. |
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