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:: The Upper Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip
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The Upper Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip on the Wind River |
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The Upper Video |
Head Cam Footage of the Upper Wind
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The Upper Info
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| Put In: |
Above Falls Creek |
| Take Out: |
Mineral Springs Road |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
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| Gradient: |
91 fpm |
| Run Length: |
3.4 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
2710 cfs @ 05/26/2012 12:30 PM - CLACKAMAS RIVER ABOVE THREE LYNX CREEK, OR, reading taken from USGS
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| Flow Information (phone): |
503-261-9246 |
| Good Level: |
300 - 500 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
There is no gauge for this river. Usually if the Clackamas River above Three Lynx Creek Gauge reads 3,500 - 5,000 cfs there is enough water to paddle this section of the Wind River. |
| Season Comments: |
January, March, April, May, June, October, November
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| Primary Season: |
This section of the Wind usually runs during regular snowmelt season or after a few days of heavy rain. Access during the winter can be very difficult. |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Fun technical class III/III+ rapids, the put in starts as a very low volume creek and after Falls Creek enters the flow will almost double. |
| Hazards: |
Some drops should be scouted for wood on this run. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan |
| Land Ownership: |
Mixed public and private |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (WA), 215 miles (3 hours 42 minutes) Southeast of Seattle |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: From Carson drive upriver on Wind River Road, in 14.3 miles stay straight onto Mineral Springs Road. Shortly you will arrive at the take out bridge.
Put In: Return to Wind River Road and continue up river for 3.4 miles, soon the river will begin to flatten out. Put in when the road is near the river. |
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