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:: Lower South Fork Coquille River Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip
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Lower South Fork Coquille River Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip on the Coquille River |
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Lower South Fork Coquille River Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Powers |
| Take Out: |
Baker Creek |
| Difficulty: |
Class II
+ , Class IV
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| Gradient: |
12 fpm |
| Run Length: |
6.5 miles |
| Good Level: |
400 - 3,000 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
The river right pillar on the 16-Mile Bridge acts as a gauge. Bottom of the pillar is 0 feet. 1.5 feet is a low flow, 3 feet is a medium flow, and 5 feet is a high flow. 3 feet on the pillar is an optimum level to run the entire section. |
| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, October, November, December
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| Primary Season: |
Rainy |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
This section of river contain mostly class II continuous whitewater with one class IV drop. Although in most places the scenery is very nice there are a few spots along the way were human impact is clearly visible. |
| Hazards: |
Watch out for man-made structures and one class IV rapid. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan |
| Land Ownership: |
Mixed private and public |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (OR), of |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: From Myrtle Point, take Oregon 42 southeast for 4 miles until you reach the confluence of the Middle and South Forks of the Coquille river. Take the Powers Highway for 15.5 miles upstream and turn right onto Baker Creek Road. Continue for .3 miles to the boat ramp.
Put In: From the take out continue down Powers Highway to the town of Powers. Then follow the signs to China Flat, Illahe, and Agness, at milepost 2 you will see a large parking just past Orchard City Park. |
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