Santiam, N.

3. Packsaddle Park to Mill City

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May 27, 2021

Trip Report

ReporterLindsay Babbitt

Ran today in a 12' paddle raft at 1340cfs. Some rocks to maneuver around and smaller rapids. We missed Carnivore by accident; keep an eye out for the island after Spencer's Hole and stay L if you want to hit it. Packsaddle park is closed for the foreseeable future, so you can park at the pulloff at the top of the restricted access dam road and carry boats down the graded path, leading to a steep metal staircase. You'll be walking downriver with the fence to your L, then turn towards the river. We set up a munter hitch to lower the boat slowly along the rails of the bstaircase. Getting a kayak or SUP down the stairs would be easier.