Gold Creek

1 mile above LNF to NF Road 2209

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DifficultyIV+
Length1.1 mi
Avg Gradientn/a
GaugeLittle North Santiam River Near Mehama, or
Flow Rate as of 10 minutes
166 cfsbelow recommended
Reach Info Last UpdatedJuly 14, 2020

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Down to two portages this season, or zero if using the lower put in. Over 2,000 cfs this is a better put in for Classic Opal than the mine. Slideable down to 1,000 in Mehama.

Jacob Cruser
Jacob Cruser

Mar 29, 2018


There were still a handful of wood portages in 2018. If the wood ever disappears, this would be an excellent way to start a Classic Opal run when flows permit.