| Put In: |
Hollywood Road |
| Take Out: |
Lake Billy Chinook |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
+ , Class IV
, Portage
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| Gradient: |
35 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
9 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
3300 cfs @ 04/25/2010 01:00 AM - CROO - Crooked River bel Opal Springs nr Culver, OR , reading taken from USGS
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| Good Level: |
1,000 - 5,000 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
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| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
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| Primary Season: |
Unlike the upper section, this section has enough water all year.
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| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Pool drop class II/III with good scenery. Most rapids are straight forward. |
| Hazards: |
Portage around Opal Springs Dam |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan,raft |
| Wilderness: |
Yes |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (OR), of |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: From Highway 97, just north of Terrebonne follow the signs to Lake Billy Chinook. When you reach Lake Billy Chinook, follow the road on the west side of the lake until you reach the first bridge. Take out is at the first bridge.
Put In: From Highway 97, in Terrebonne follow the signs to Crooked River Ranch. When you reach Crooked River Ranch go past the clubhouse and turn right at the church. Park in the gravel to the left, stay clear of the gate. Hike down the trail for about 1.8 miles and put in below China Dam.
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