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Other Whitewater Trips on the Santiam River - Middle Fork
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:: Tributary - Quartzville Creek, Above Gregg Creek Whitewater Kayaking Trip
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Tributary - Quartzville Creek, Above Gregg Creek Whitewater Kayaking Trip on the Santiam River - Middle Fork |
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Tributary - Quartzville Creek, Above Gregg Creek Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Above Gregg Creek |
| Take Out: |
Galena Creek |
| Difficulty: |
Class IV
+ , Class V
+ Pool Drop , Portage
Double Dip
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| Gradient: |
120 fpm |
| Run Length: |
6 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
726 cfs @ 05/26/2012 12:15 PM - QUARTZVILLE CREEK NEAR CASCADIA, OR, reading taken from USGS
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| Good Level: |
700 - 2,000 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December
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| Primary Season: |
Rainy and snowmelt seasons, this section only runs after a few days of heavy rain, or a few days of very warm weather |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Fun challenging class IV+/V drops with clear water in an old growth forest |
| Hazards: |
Portage Double Dip on river left. There are many drops with large consequences. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak |
| Land Ownership: |
Moslty public forest, possible private minning areas |
| Wilderness: |
Yes |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (OR), of |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: In Albany off I-5 take US 20 east towards Sweet Home. Just past Sweet Home turn left onto Quartzville Road (NF 11) and continue down this road for 25.8 miles to the Galena Creek Bridge, the take out.
Put In: To reach the put in from the take out continue up river on Quartzville Road. Put in 31 miles from US 20 just before you cross the bridge. |
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