| Clackamas — 3. Indian Henry to Memaloose Scale Station™ © |
Class III-IV
13.5Miles
Avg Gradient 43 fpm
Max Gradient 0 fpm
River Mapplet
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GPS/GIS |
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| Put In Longitude : |
-122.07536 |
Putin |
| Put In Latitude : |
45.115349 |
| Take Out Longitude : |
-122.216 |
Take Out |
| Take Out Latitude : |
45.196 |
| County : |
Clackamas |
Shuttle
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Gauge Information (Professor Paddle updated levels from CLACKAMAS RIVER ABOVE THREE L at 1/31/2017 9:18:38 AM)
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Height |
Current Flow |
Authority |
Physical Update |
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CLACKAMAS RIVER ABOVE THREE L
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NWRFC | FC Page |
1.63 |
1190 cfs
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USGS - NWIS |
1/31/2017 8:00:00 AM |
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Minimum Recomended Level: 700 cfs Maximum Recomended Level: 10000 cfs
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AccessTo reach the Clack: From I-205 exit onto Hwy 212 at Clackamas. After a few miles turn right onto Hwy 224 and continue through Estacada. You'll pass the reservoir and after a couple miles there is a truck scaling station which serves as the lower take-out. |
Putin DetailsContinue up Hwy 224. There are a number of alternate access points as you go upstream: At Bob's Hole, Fish Creek, Just above Hole in the wall, and at the Sandstone bridge. The upper put-in is at Sandstone bridge. Just before the river crosses this bridge, a gravel road takes off to the right. The put-in is just 50 yards down this road. |
Takeout DetailsAt the far end of the station is a parking area for boaters, the lower take out. There are a number of alternate takeouts as well, including the new takeout at Moore Creek about a mile upstream from Memaloose. |
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Other IssuesHole in the Wall rapids is very dangerous and has claimed several lives. It consists of a terminal eddy on the left side. A chain ladder was installed back in the 80s by kayakers. It's not a difficult move to avoid, just stay RIGHT here to keep out of the left side pocket eddy. You can see Hole in the Wall from the road, about a mile upstream from Fish Creek road. |
Fun FactsGreat 3-4 run close to Portland. Lots of variety. Annual raft races and kayak rodeo. |
Run Description [Season: Year-round]You can run the Clack year round, but it's usually pretty low (<800) in the summer. Moderate flows are in the 1500-4000 range. Big water when it's up high.
You can take a long day and do the whole run or just run sections. A popular short run is to put in at Fish Creek and take out at Bob's hole.
The named rapids go basically like this: Powerhouse, Narrows, Roaring River, Hole in the Wall, Fish Creek, Armstrong, Carter Bridge, Big Eddy, Rock n Roll, Toilet Bowl, Bob's Hole.
A number of the standout rapids can be scouted easily from the road on the drive up including Bob's Hole, Carter Bridge, Hole in the Wall and Powerhouse.
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