Big
Cougar Bend Rd to London Rd
| Difficulty | I-III |
| Length | 4.2 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 50 fpm |
| Gauge | Coast Fork Willamette at London, or |
| Flow Rate as of 26 minutes | 1.20 ftbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | February 7, 2025 |
An easy float not far from Cottage Grove with convenient access. There are a number of fun bedrock rapids, and a couple trees to watch out for.
The riparian area is thick in tree diversity, and these trees lean out over the stream creating an intimate scene.
For a shorter run, use one of the roadside pull-outs just upstream of Martin Creek.
The gauge for this creek is the CF (Coast Fork) Willamette near London Springs, the furthest southwest purple dot on this map: www.nwp.usace.army.mil teacup Willamette
Mar 29, 2018
A bedrock rapid on the Big River
March 23, 2018
Mar 29, 2018
Floating downstream on the Big River. This is typical for this stretch.
Friendly side of medium flows.
March 23, 2018
Mar 29, 2018
A waterfall entering the Big River. Between the rapids, nice floating with stuff to look at awaits.
March 23, 2018
