Rogue, North Fork,

4. Mill Creek Falls to Lost Creek Reservoir (Avenue of the Giant Bolders)

Paddling the North Fork Rogue

Paddling the North Fork Rogue
Photo of Chris Johnson by Jon "Shaggy" McLaughlin

Gauge Information

Name	Range	Difficulty	Updated	Level
ROGUE RIVER BELOW PROSPECT, OR
usgs-14330000	85 - 10000 cfs	IV(V+)	04h06m	985 cfs (rc= 0.1 )
	See flow page for details. See flow page for release details.

River Description

American Whitewater is currently working with PacifiCorp to evaluate instream flow needs for whitewater boating on this reach. Please check the PacifiCorp Prospect Whitewater page for current information and all participants are asked to fill out the survey.

This is a great Class IV creek type run. The first 1.3 miles from Mill Creek Falls to North Fork/Prospect powerhouse contains 10 to 15 Class IV drops. Below the powerhouse the Rogue eases off to Class III but the powerhouse adds an additional 1000 cfs. This Class III section is approximately 2 miles in length. For the more adventurous, you can tackle the Avenue of the Giant Boulders above the confluence of Mill Creek Falls. This Class V is sure to keep you busy. Above that is the Class V+ Prospect Falls viewable from the Mill Creek drive bridge. Visit Ashland Mine Productions for video footage of this reach.

The heart of this reach is dewatered by PacifiCorp's Prospect Hydropower Project. American Whitewater has restore whitewater opportunities and real-time flow information.

Shuttle: Road Map

PacifiCorp is providing shuttles between the put-in at Mill Creek Falls and their powerhouse on scheduled release weekends during the summer.

To get to the take-out: Go north on Oregon State Highway 62 East [sic] past Lost Creek Lake. At 'The Gorge' store and gas pumps turn right onto Mill Creek Drive. Go up Mill Creek Drive 1.7 miles to an old road turned trail on the right. The trail leads to the river/lake. There is a small wooden pedestrian bridge over Shookcum Creek for recognition at the take-out. Note however that this take-out crosses private property and permission of the landowner is required. American Whitewater is exploring solutions to bring this trail into public ownership. Another option is to arrange for a pickup or paddle out on the reservoir. During release weekends PacifiCorp operates a shuttle allowing paddlers to take-out at their powerhouse.

To get to the put-in: Continue up Mill Creek Drive 3.5 miles. Park at the trailhead for Mill Creek Falls viewpoint. Follow the trail to Mill Creek Falls and hunt for a trail to the river. For the adventurous, go left from the trailhead to "Avenue of the Giant Boulders".