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:: Tributary - Mill Creek - Upper Bridge Section Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip
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Tributary - Mill Creek - Upper Bridge Section Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip on the South Fork Yamhill River |
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Tributary - Mill Creek - Upper Bridge Section Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Upper Bridge |
| Take Out: |
Mill Creek County Park |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
, Class IV
Technical, Continuous
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| Gradient: |
50 fpm |
| Run Length: |
5.5 miles |
| Good Level: |
400 - 1,000 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
No gauge exists for this creek. Usually runs after a few days of heavy rain. |
| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, October, November, December
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| Primary Season: |
Usually runs only during the rainy season |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Mill Creek is in a deep canyon, one part of the creek goes through a small gorge will tall sheer cliffs on either side. The gradient of the river is continuous with a few technical class III/IV drops. |
| Hazards: |
Scout The Gorge on the shuttle drive. The Gorge often contains wood, once you have entered the Gorge there is no escaping. Also scout Triple Drop, The Claw, and The Twist. Each drop can be scouted from the road. Do not continue past the take out at Mill Creek Park, there is a logjammed class VI gorge .2 miles below. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan |
| Land Ownership: |
Public land |
| Wilderness: |
Yes |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (OR), 23 miles (42 minutes) West of Salem |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: From Salem head west on OR 22 for 21 miles. Just after the highway crosses over Mill Creek turn left onto Mill Creek Road. Follow Mill Creek Road for 2.2 miles to the take out at Mill Creek County Park.
Put In: From the take out continue upstream on Mill Creek Road for 5.6 miles. Put in below the concrete bridge. Also it is possible to put in downstream of The Gorge at one of the many access points. |
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