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Access Site OR

Take Out

Clear Creek Clackamas River

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

City: OR
County: Clackamas
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 45.29859500, -122.40896000
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Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
II-III Take-out Clear Creek - Ore 211 to Redland Road
View Run
Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Clear Creek
1 run
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This take-out site on Clear Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon provides access to a significant whitewater river system. Clear Creek is a large river with a total length of nearly 94 miles, featuring substantial elevation drop of over 3,000 feet which creates dynamic water conditions throughout its course. The creek drains an area of 1,015 square miles and maintains an average flow of about 188 cubic feet per second, making it a notable waterway in the region. The average gradient of 34.1 feet per mile indicates consistent and varied rapids suitable for whitewater paddling.

As a designated take-out location, this site serves paddlers completing whitewater runs on Clear Creek. The coordinates place it in Clackamas County near the lower section of the creek system. Boaters should be prepared for the river's characteristics including strong current, variable water conditions, and the technical nature of a stream order 7 river. Water velocity averages 2.56 feet per second, though individual sections will vary significantly based on gradient and flow conditions.

Paddlers using this take-out should have appropriate whitewater skills and equipment. The site's specific amenities, parking capacity, and facility details are not provided in the available data, so users should contact local land management agencies or paddling clubs for current information about parking, access conditions, and any seasonal closures or requirements.