Ouleout Creek

scouted it out today @ 488 cfs. the short section below the dam could be fun at this level for a local class 3. nice looked hole at bridge. not sure about the off limits thing but there are no posted signs on river right between the road below and to the dam. pics

short section below east Sidney dam @ 488cfs

hole/wave under bridge below east Sidney dam @ 488 cfs

Run was short but really scenic. Would be a great beginner spot, especially when nothing else is running. We took out at the KOA campground at the Union Church bridge because the second half looked shallow and boring, based on scouting from rte 88 and from the traditional takeout. This made the run about 1.5 miles total. In the middle there are some nice islands, a couple of very small surfable shelf holes, and some nice big boulders for beginners to practice eddying behind.

Parking at the put in is minimal. Recommend dropping boats at put in and parking on one of the side roads and walking back. Takeout parking is much friendlier.

See here for more pics and a topo map of the run: http://www.everytrail.com/view\_trip.php?trip\_id=1358345

Rode this today - plenty of water. The first 200 yards right after the dam was a great section with a great little drop - the rest of the ride was pretty slow. But we went back and did the first part a couple more times.