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Other Whitewater Trips on the Santiam River - Middle Fork
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:: Tributary - Quartzville Creek, Galena Creek Whitewater Kayaking Trip
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Tributary - Quartzville Creek, Galena Creek Whitewater Kayaking Trip on the Santiam River - Middle Fork |
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Tributary - Quartzville Creek, Galena Creek Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Galena Creek |
| Take Out: |
Green Peter Lake |
| Difficulty: |
Class IV
, Class V
Pool Drop
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| Gradient: |
65 fpm |
| Run Length: |
10 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: |
800 - 3,000 cfs; 8,000 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, 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: |
Similar to the upper run but a little bit easier. |
| Hazards: |
Many class IV ledges with sticky hydraulics, these hydraulics get more sticky with more water. Scout drops for wood. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak |
| Land Ownership: |
Public forest, possible private mining areas |
| 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 16.5 miles to the first parking area at the end of the lake.
Put In: From the take out continue up river on this road for 9.3 miles to the Galena Creek Bridge, the put in. |
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