Only an hour's drive from Portland, the beautiful North Santiam River offers easy access to whitewater fun. O.R.E.'s North Santiam trips combine lively rapids with enchanting cascade mountain scenery. This beautiful stream provides one of western Oregon's loveliest, yet least known, raft adventures. Flowing from its source high in the Cascades near Mount Jefferson, the North Santiam runs swift and cool through a deeply forested canyon.
During spring snowmelt, the North Santiam sports many Class III and Class IV rapids, including Spencer's Hole, Carnivore and Mill City Falls. During the summer months, the North Santiam offers a more relaxing pace, Class II and III rapids, and sunny skies.
Spring and summer are great times to run the North Santiam, but September and October are favorite times to float these waters. The chance for a sunny day remains high, but fall colors and soft light add to the day's beauty. And in most years, you're treated to a second season of high flows, as the operators of Detroit dam increase the flow from this upstream reservoir (to prepare storage capacity for the coming winter rains).
Trip Details
Duration
Full Day
Location
North Santiam River
Season
April 1 - October 10
Trip Type
Paddle
Nearest City
Salem, OR
Physical Condition Required
Fair
Destination(s)
Oregon, United States
Rated Classes
III
Guest Capacity
18 (Groups of Up to 125 by Request)
Minimum Age Limit
7
Distance Traveled
12-14 Miles
Additional Activities
Fishing, Swimming, Wildlife Viewing
Dining
Lunch Included
About Liquor
No Alcohol Permitted
Rates
$70.00 - $84.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
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