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:: North Fork, Boulder Flat to Horseshoe Bend Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip
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North Fork, Boulder Flat to Horseshoe Bend Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip on the Umpqua River |
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North Fork, Boulder Flat to Horseshoe Bend Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Boulder Flat Campground |
| Take Out: |
Horseshoe Bend Campground |
| Difficulty: |
Class II
, Class III
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| Gradient: |
39 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
7 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
1600 cfs @ 02/10/2012 04:15 AM - N UMPQUA RIVER ABV COPELAND CK NR TOKETEE FALLS,OR, reading taken from USGS
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| Good Level: |
800 to 2,500 cfs |
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| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
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| Primary Season: |
Late spring early summer flows create a few good play spots.
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| Permit: |
None presently required. |
| Character/Similar To: |
Technical water through forested canyons. |
| Hazards: |
Cold water and possible log hazards. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
National Forest and BLM, some private |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Camping on River: |
Developed campsites along the river. |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (OR), 182 miles South of Salem |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: Located on Oregon Hwy 138 about 50 miles east of the town of Roseburg.
Take-out: Horseshoe Bend Campground is also located on Oregon Hwy 138 near mile marker 46.2
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| North Fork, Boulder Flat to Horseshoe Bend on the Umpqua River |
The section of whitewater between Boulder Flat and Horseshoe Bend has something to offer paddlers of all abilities. For the beginner paddler there are many class II/III rapids that are great for building a good skill base. For the intermediate and advanced boaters there are a few great play spots of this run.
While floating this section you will notice an abundance of strong eddy lines great for stern squirts and cartwheels. Also a few waves with great eddy service that are good for flat spinning and front surfing. A few miles into the run keep an eye high on the river right bank for a large rock formation. This is a marker for one of the best play spots on the run. River right has a long calm eddy that leads you perfectly into a smooth hole good for everything from cartwheels to phonix monkeys.
The most significant rapid on this run comes after you float underneath the second bridge. There is a ledge that crosses most of the river. At higher flows this ledge can be run in many different spots, at lower flows take the right side line down a turbulent chute. Take out is just around the corner on river right.
Before you run this section check for signs about log hazards at the take out and put it.
For a longer day link this stretch with the Horseshoe Bend to Steamboat Section.
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Last Edited by josho on 5/2/2011
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Towns near North Fork, Boulder Flat to Horseshoe Bend Kayaking |
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