Rickreall

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This is an odd little section of stream mostly within the city limits of Dallas, OR.  I won't suggest making a big trip to get to this stream, but for those who live in the area it is a nice resource for an after work/between class chance to paddle.

To get to the largest rapid, a short walk must be taken up Martin road.  There are no tresspassing signs, but these are for vehicles only.  Foot traffic is allowed up this road year round, and vehicle traffic is allowed during the month of November.

Hike past some houses on the left, you will be able to see the largest rapid (III-IV) of the run just before reaching a gate.  Shortly after passing by this gate, a decommissioned road spurs off to the left.  Follow this less than a hundred yards and find a way to the creek.

The run starts with class II bedrock before eventually steepening into the lead in of Butterfly Slot.  Scouting from the right offers the best views, but is harder to access.  The right side goes through a turbulent slot, the rest is over a four foot ledge.  After this the stream eases back to class II-II+, be on the lookout for potential wood.  There is a smooth bedrock slide with 25 cfs coming in from the left not too far downstream, ambitious boaters can carry up and get some serious speed coming down this slide.

Within 1/4 mile the stream goes under Ellendale road, an alternate put in for those not wishing to hike.  From here into town the stream moves along with interesting class II+ rapids including some low angle bedrock slides and surf waves.  Keep an eye out for wood throughout the run, usually there are not any portages but wood has been present in the past.

Eventually the stream will enter a pool and turn to the right.  Here there are two class III dams that can be scouted from the Arboretum beforehand.  Below these are a couple more surf waves as the s

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