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Other Whitewater Trips on the Santiam River - South Fork
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:: Tributary - Thomas Creek, Hannah Bridge Kayak & Canoe Touring
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Tributary - Thomas Creek, Hannah Bridge Kayak & Canoe Touring on the Santiam River - South Fork |
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Related River Guidebooks on AllAboutRivers |
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Tributary - Thomas Creek, Hannah Bridge Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Hannah Bridge |
| Take Out: |
Gilkey Covered Bridge |
| Difficulty: |
Class I
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| Gradient: |
15 fpm |
| Run Length: |
12.5 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
502 cfs @ 02/10/2012 06:45 AM - THOMAS CREEK NEAR SCIO, OR, reading taken from USGS
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| Good Level: |
400 - 1,500 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December
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| Primary Season: |
Rainy, this section of creek only runs after a few days of heavy rain |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Steep rocky pool drop class II through a forested logging area with great scenery except for a few clear cuts. |
| Hazards: |
This can be a technical run for beginner kayakers and open boaters. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan |
| Land Ownership: |
Lots of private property, stay on the river. |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (OR), of |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: From Albany take US 20 east and then turn onto Oregon 226 east. Continue on Oregon 226 until the town of Scio. Before entering Scio turn left onto Gilkey Road west for 3.2 miles and turn right at the “T” intersection. Take out is below the Gilkey Covered Bridge on river right.
Put In: From the take out return to Oregon 226 and turn left. Follow Oregon 226 through Scio and take a right onto Morrison Camp Road, put in at the bridge just off Oregon 226. |
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