French Creek
4 miles upstream of Detroit Lake to Detroit Lake
| Difficulty | IV+ |
| Length | 3.3 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Gauge | Breitenbush R Abv French Cr Nr Detroit, Or. |
| Flow Rate as of 37 minutes | 3.09 ftbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | April 14, 2015 |
River Description
This run is near the Breitenbush and can be run when the Breitenbush has a healthy flow. Locals report that the lower section is usually worth doing and the upper is dependent on the current wood situation.
The gauge correlates with about 1500-3000 cfs on the Breitenbush gage. The lower section could be run with a little less water, with 1,000 cfs in the Breitenbush being too low.
Trip Report from oregonkayaking.net
The lower gorge has been run by seal launching in below the entrance falls.
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