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:: Keeps Mill to White River Bridge Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip
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Keeps Mill to White River Bridge Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip on the White River |
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Keeps Mill to White River Bridge Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Keeps Mill |
| Take Out: |
White River Bridge |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
+ , Class IV
+ Continuous
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| Gradient: |
46 fpm |
| Run Length: |
12 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: |
For this section, what you see at the put in is what you can expect for the length of the run. Continuous class III with one class IV in a very scenic canyon. |
| Hazards: |
The occasional log jam may create mandatory portages. Continuous whitewater makes the logjams very dangerous, boaters on this run should be very cautious. Scout the class IV drop at river mile 1.5. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan |
| Land Ownership: |
Public forest |
| Wilderness: |
Yes |
| Camping on River: |
Campground at the put in. |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (OR), 112 miles (2 hours 16 minutes) East of Salem |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: From US 26 take OR 216 east towards Maupin, drive past the Bear Springs Ranger Station until you reach Pine Grove. Continue past Pine Grove for 3.5 miles and turn left onto the dirt road at the sign for “Victor Road, Wamic, White River”. The road will make a turn to the right then left, at the next right bend turn left on the next road. Follow this road to the take out at Wamic-White River Bridge.
Put In: From the take out return to Oregon 216 and turn west, .3 miles past Bear Springs Ranger Station turn left at the sign for Keeps Mill/White River. Follow this road down to the river. |
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