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Other Whitewater Trips on the Santiam River - South Fork
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:: Tributary - Moose Creek Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip
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Tributary - Moose Creek Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip on the Santiam River - South Fork |
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Tributary - Moose Creek Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Cub Creek |
| Take Out: |
South Santiam River |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
, Class IV
+ Technical, Pool Drop
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| Gradient: |
105 fpm |
| Run Length: |
4 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
776 cfs @ 02/09/2012 03:48 PM - SOUTH SANTIAM RIVER BELOW CASCADIA, OR, reading taken from USGS
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| Good Level: |
1,200 - 2,000 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
This section only runs after a few days of heavy rain. There is no gauge for this creek, if the South Santiam near Cascadia is running 1,200 to 2,000 cfs Moose Creek should have adequate water levels. |
| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, October, November, December
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| Primary Season: |
Rainy, this section only runs after a few days of heavy rain |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Short intermediate creek run with many fun boulder gardens and ledge drops in a scenic forested area. |
| Hazards: |
Scout the rapid upstream of the road bridge, can also portage on the river right. Logs are constantly present in this small creek. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan |
| Land Ownership: |
Public forest |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (OR), of |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: From Albany head east on US 20 through Sweet Home. 2.25 miles past Cascadia State Park turn left onto NF 2025. In .2 miles stay left at the junction and continue to the bridge over Moose Creek, take out here.
Put In: From the take out continue driving upstream until the road ends. Scramble down the steep hill to the river and put in there. |
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