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:: Marmot Bridge to Marmot Dam Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip
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Marmot Bridge to Marmot Dam Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip on the Sandy River |
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Marmot Bridge to Marmot Dam Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Marmot Bridge |
| Take Out: |
Marmot Diversion Dam |
| Difficulty: |
Class II
+ , Class IV
Alder Creek Rapid
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| Gradient: |
33 fpm |
| Run Length: |
6 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
2840 cfs @ 05/26/2012 11:45 AM - SANDY RIVER BLW BULL RUN RIVER, NR BULL RUN, OR, reading taken from USGS
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| Good Level: |
700 cfs and above |
| Streamflow Comments: |
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| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December
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| Primary Season: |
Rainy and snowmelt seasons, this section only runs after a few days of heavy rain, or a few days of very warm weather
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| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Some continuous and some pool drop class II warm up for the next section of river through Sandy Gorge |
| Hazards: |
Alder Creek Falls is a class IV rapid. Scout or portage this drop in the river right bank. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan |
| Land Ownership: |
Mix of Private and public |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (OR), of |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: Take out 1 mile upstream of Alder Creek at Wildcat Creek. There is no public river access at the former site of Marmot Dam.
Put In: From Portland take US 26 west for 37 miles and turn north onto Sleepy Hollow Road. Follow this road for 1 mile, put in under the bridge to the left of the road.
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| Marmot Bridge to Marmot Dam on the Sandy River |
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Last Edited by josho on 5/2/2011
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