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:: Miami Bar to Lower Oak Flat Whitewater Kayaking Trip
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Miami Bar to Lower Oak Flat Whitewater Kayaking Trip on the Illinois River |
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Miami Bar to Lower Oak Flat Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Miami Bar |
| Take Out: |
Lower Oak Flat |
| Difficulty: |
Class IV
+ , Class V
above 3,000 cfs
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| Gradient: |
24 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
32 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
518 cfs @ 05/26/2012 12:45 PM - ILLINOIS RIVER NEAR KERBY, OR, reading taken from USGS
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| Flow Information (phone): |
503-261-9246; Illinois River near Kirby. |
| Good Level: |
600 - 3,000 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
This river becomes solid class V at high water
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| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, May, November, December
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| Primary Season: |
Rainy
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| Permit: |
Available at Selma Market. |
| Character/Similar To: |
A classic Pacific Coast river; a remote, forested, steep canyon wilderness run. |
| Hazards: |
Unpredictable and erratic flows and weather, isolated area, cold water, and Green Wall Rapid. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
Almost all National Forest. |
| Wilderness: |
Yes |
| Camping on River: |
Campsites are limited and some are difficult to access. Plan campsites thoroughly ahead of time. The river level can rise quickly so camp high above the river. |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (OR), 238 miles South of Salem |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put In: Take US 199 to Selma, OR located about 23 miles southwest of Grants Pass. In Selma turn west onto Illinois River Road. Continue for about 7 miles and take the left fork. Proceed about another 9 miles down to the Miami Bar put in on the right bank.
Take Out: From Selma take US 199 southwest toward the coast. Turn north onto US 101 to Gold Beach (approx. 50 miles). Turn east onto Jerrys Flat Road along the south bank of the Rogue River and continue for about 34 miles. Cross the bridge over the Illinois River then turn right (south) onto Oak Flat Road (FR 450) and continue approximately 4 miles to Lower Oak Flat.
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| Miami Bar to Lower Oak Flat on the Illinois River |
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Last Edited by josho on 4/26/2011
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