This class II+ reach is a fun, easily accessed run that is particularly well-suited for people who are not ready yet for the harder run immediately up river. It is characterised by rock gardens, short drops, and a few wave trains. There's great riverside camping at North Santiam State Park. A world class mystery move spot, The Weasel, is right there too.
Put-in: The put-in for this run is in Mill City just down stream of Mill City Falls (III+). Descend a gravel path on the north side of the river just down stream of the bridges (44°45'20.2'N 122°28'40.8'W).
Take-out: Most take out at the Lyons-Mehama County Park under the bridge (Hwy 226). This is the first and only bridge on the run, making it hard to miss (44°47'18.6'N 122°37'03.5'W).