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:: North Fork, Idleyld Park to Winchester Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip
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North Fork, Idleyld Park to Winchester Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip on the Umpqua River |
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North Fork, Idleyld Park to Winchester Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Idleyld Park |
| Take Out: |
Winchester |
| Difficulty: |
Class II
+ , Class III
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| Gradient: |
12 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
25 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
3310 cfs @ 02/10/2012 06:30 AM - NORTH UMPQUA RIVER AT WINCHESTER, OR, reading taken from USGS
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| Good Level: |
1,500 to 3,000 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
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| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
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| Primary Season: |
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| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
A very pleasant paddle with Class II+ pool and drop rapids through colorful,rolling pastureland. |
| Hazards: |
Colliding Rivers, Whistler Falls, and Dixon Falls are considered class III- |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
Mixed |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (OR), 150 miles South of Salem |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: Just below The Narrows and the west end of the town of Idleyld Park.
Take-out: From Winchester, OR, located on US Hwy 99, head east on Page Road which follows the south side of the Umpqua to the boat ramp about 1 mile upstream.
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| North Fork, Idleyld Park to Winchester on the Umpqua River |
This section of river is great for open boaters and beginner kayakers. Most of this stretch is considered class II with long pools in between, but there are a few class III- rapids worth mentioning.
Mile 5(Colliding Rivers Rapid): Here the river has a head on collision with Little River causing a sharp right turn. While you are making the turn through this rapid keep in mind that there are a few large boulders that constrict the river into a smaller channel.
Mile 11(Whistler Park Falls): This is a class III- drop with many turbulent channels.
Mile 15(Dixon Falls): Take the right channel around the island and paddle straight through to the bottom.
When you reach the reservoir caused by Winchester Dam look for a small boat ramp on river left and take out here.
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Last Edited by josho on 5/2/2011
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Towns near North Fork, Idleyld Park to Winchester Kayaking |
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