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 30 minutes | 1.79 ftbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | February 7, 2025 |
River Description
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
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Log in to add a reportA bedrock rapid on the Big River
March 23, 2018
Floating downstream on the Big River. This is typical for this stretch.
Friendly side of medium flows.
March 23, 2018
A waterfall entering the Big River. Between the rapids, nice floating with stuff to look at awaits.
March 23, 2018