McKenzie

5. Finn Rock to Leaburg Dam

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May 28, 2013

Wood Hazard

ReporterTeresa Gryder

New log blocking the middle and right channels in Fishladder rapid, approximately 2 miles below Olallie. The hazard is difficult to see until you are committed. The only line remaining is a far left entrance and stay left. Scout fishladder rapid from the high bank on river right.

It is also possible to scout from road. These directions are not clear to me but if you are there they might make sense: Locate the pull-off where most raft trips launch: ~3/4 mile up the gravel road after crossing the bridge at mile post 17 (north of the McKenzie pass highway turn off) on highway 126 to a locked gate, then walk up the road another 200 feet and head for the river. Source: Gerry Orr on PDX kayaker, May 27, 2013.

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