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:: NF of the MF Willamette - Miracle Mile Whitewater Kayaking Trip
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NF of the MF Willamette - Miracle Mile Whitewater Kayaking Trip on the Willamette River |
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NF of the MF Willamette - Miracle Mile Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
4 miles from Gorge 2nd Bridge |
| Take Out: |
Bridge below Gorge |
| Difficulty: |
Class IV
+ , Class V
Technical
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| Gradient: |
106 fpm, 213 fpm in Miracle Mile |
| Run Length: |
4 miles |
| Good Level: |
300 - 800 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
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| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December
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| Primary Season: |
Rainy/Snowmelt
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| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Forested canyon with near vertical walls. Whitewater is class IV+/V and is very continuous for the first mile. After the Miracle Mile the river becomes pool drop. Most of the rapids on this run are twisty boulder gardens. |
| Hazards: |
This section of river has many class IV+/V rapids. There are many sticky hydraulics and places to pin boats. For the first run down it is highly recommended to go with someone who has done this stretch many times. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan |
| Land Ownership: |
National old-growth forest |
| Wilderness: |
Yes |
| Camping on River: |
In designated campgrounds |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (OR), 111 miles (2 hours 25 minutes) Southeast of Salem |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: From I-5 take OR 58 east for 32 miles and turn left at Westfir. Drive straight through Westfir on North Fork Road and continue 8 miles to the first bridge over the river.
Put In: From the take out continue upriver for 4.8 miles, put in were the road is near the river. Put in is at one of the muddy turn outs.
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| NF of the MF Willamette - Miracle Mile on the Willamette River |
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Last Edited by josho on 5/2/2011
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