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:: Milepost 3 to Swisshome Kayak & Canoe Touring
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Milepost 3 to Swisshome Kayak & Canoe Touring on the Siuslaw River |
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Milepost 3 to Swisshome Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Milepost 3 |
| Take Out: |
Swisshome |
| Difficulty: |
Class I
+ , Class II
+ Continuous
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| Gradient: |
16 fpm |
| Run Length: |
8 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
966 cfs @ 05/26/2012 01:00 PM - SIUSLAW RIVER NEAR MAPLETON, OR, reading taken from USGS
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| Good Level: |
2,500 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
This river usually only runs after a few days of heavy rain. |
| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, October, November, December
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| Primary Season: |
Rainy |
| Permit: |
None Presently Required |
| Character/Similar To: |
This stretch of water mostly consists of fast moving water with 3 class II+ rapids. Expect to see many side creeks with tall waterfalls. Although this stretch runs along side a dirt road with private homes, it has a very secluded feeling. |
| Hazards: |
Scout all three class II+ rapids during the shuttle drive. Each drop is marked by a railroad crossing the river. It is also possible to portage each drop from river level. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan,canoe,touring |
| Land Ownership: |
Mostly public with a few private homes near the river. When paddling this stretch it is hard to notice the private land. |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (OR), 102 miles (2 hours 20 minutes) Southwest of Salem |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put In: From Eugene take OR 126 for 34 miles just past Linslaw County Park. A short distance past the park, take the next right and cross the bridge. Turn left onto Stagecoach Road. Follow Stagecoach Road down river for 3 miles, put in is at the small boat ramp.
Take Out: To reach the take out continue down river on Stagecoach Road for 8.2 miles until you reach the take out on river right just above the confluence with Lake Creek. |
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