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Rapid OR Class IV

The Narrows

Santiam, N. - 2. Big Cliff Dam to Packsaddle Park (OR)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
North Santiam River at Niagara, OR Upstream Primary
Runnable: 800.0 – 3,200.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
The Narrows
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Right around 2500 cfs is a nice level for this rapid. This is one of those drops that becomes more technical and hazardous as flows drop but cleans up as flows increase. Located at USGS River Mile 56.6.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
1.0 mi
Directions
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2. Big Cliff Dam to Packsaddle Park
Santiam, N.
III-V 4.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater