Santiam, N.

3. Packsaddle Park to Mill City

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August 2, 2021

Trip Report

ReporterMichael Davidson

Ran this for the first time July 31st. For other newbies to the run, here is the put-in location while Packsaddle Park is closed (https://goo.gl/maps/a7kdUkxY9pSvQbQC9). Park on the side of the highway near a gate for the dam (obviously don't block it). Carry your boat down the road, turn right at the fence following signs that say 'portage trail', then descend some steep stairs to the put-in. Hand rails on the stairs can be used for sliding rafts down.

Run was fun and pretty chill at 1000 cfs. Didn't get stuck *too* much.

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