Clackamas

5. River Mill Dam to Willamette River

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October 2, 2024

Pleasant Day on upper Milo McIver to Barton Park

ReporterTom Powers
Gauge Reading800 cfs at CLACKAMAS RIVER AT ESTACADA, OR
FlowLow Flow

We had a great day paddling at very low flows on this section - but it was enough to float our boats everywhere except one spot. For my friend it was her second (class 2) river and a good confidence booster; for me a beautiful workout and great day out. There was no troublesome wood that we saw. Biking the shuttle was also very doable - an 11-mile ride with moderate hills for a just-under-10-mile run. It was great to have a run with easy logistics to paddle on a sunny, fall day.