Whitewater Run OR Class III-IV+(V+)

to Little North Santiam

Cedar Creek

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Gauge Conditions
Little North Santiam River near Mehama, OR Downstream Primary
Runnable: 1,000.0 – 2,500.0 CFS

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
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Description
This is a short roadside run in the Little North Santiam drainage.  The run is class IV(V), but you can bite off some serious drops in the 1/4 mile above the put-in if you like.  Eddies can be small, and the creek is fast so small groups match the pace best.  There is often wood and brush to dodge, but often there is no wood portaging. There are many small horizon lines, some can be read-and-run, some need to be scouted.  There are two class V rapids on the run that can be easily scouted and portaged on the left, assuming you didn't go an eddy too far. A visual check is required to see if the creek is at a good flow, but the LNF gauge on this page can let you know if it's worth taking a look. 2020 Perspective here.  This site describes a put-in that provides a class IV(V) run. 2003 perspective of both Upper Cedar and Lower Cedar at Oregon Kayaking.  The run paddlers currently do does not match up with the access points used by Oregon Kayaking.
Difficulty
Class III-IV+(V+)
Length
2.3 mi
Rapids
0
Access Points
Put-in
44.8373, -122.2620
Take-out
44.8459, -122.2980
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater