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Group choice, choose to paddle between Ollalie and the covered bridge

Choose to paddle a section between ollalie and the covered bridge

Olallie to rainbow or somewhere in between based on what paddlers want and their skills

This weekday evening paddle is close enough to Eugene to interest some of our south valley members. We launch on the Willamette SE of Junction City, this paddle is about 5 miles. There is large wood in the river, paddlers need boat control skill to stay clear of the wood in current. The launch is steep, the takeout is a gentle gravel bar. register for this paddle to receive an email Friday with details about the Launch, Shuttle, and Takeout.

Lower half Olallie top half of Pardise runs

Frissell to covered bridge Bottom half Ollalie class3 top half paradise run class2

A 10 mile paddle on the Willamette through downtown Eugene. This water has some sass and splash. We will see the famous Eugene Millrace Diversion, which we need to paddle around, then enjoy some quite splashy rapids below the I-5 Bridges (Cotton Candy). This section of river is somewhat bedrock and presents with several low ledges that splash. In between the ledges there are several pools. A good amount of this paddle is Class 1 (Moving water) This could be a good paddle for a learner wanting to bump up the excitement. Register for this paddle to receive an Email Friday evening with details about the Launch, Shuttle, and takeout.

This is the classic Packsaddle section of the North Santiam with a take-out at Mill City. Beautiful Class 3 section of water including The Swirlies, Spencer‘s Hole, Carnivore, and Mill City Falls. The flow is around 1200cfs which is a great level. This paddle would be suitable for a confident Class 2 boater trying their first Class 3. Helmets are required. Feel free to email me if you have any questions! - Brian Miller NMSUEagle@gmail.com 505-401-0753

Want to meet other boaters, learn about upcoming trips? Here’s your chance. Food and beverages available for purchase. Questions? info@wkcc.org Everyone Welcome!!

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A gentle Class 1 paddle of 3.8 miles on the combined main channel of the Santiam River below Jefferson. This is an excellent paddle for beginners and learners. There are 3 gravel bars where the river speeds up, wood is scant, there is little on this section to cause issues for paddlers. The launch and takeout are developed and easy. Register for this paddle to receive an Email Tuesday evening with details about the Launch, Shuttle, and Takeout.

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A splashy 8.6 mile paddle on a section of river that does not get much attention. It‘s a classic class 2 pool drop run, too much for beginners but perfect for class 2 boaters. Class 1 boaters should pick a shorter first class 2 run, especially on 90F+ days. We have had a few swimmers on this run. There‘s one spot where the current sometimes tends to funnel you into willows, and another spot or two where the current can push you into rock walls. The launch at the hatchery is down a steep boat slide. The Takeout is an easy developed Boat Launch. Short maneuverable craft are recommended, bring a helmet. Register for this paddle to receive an Email Friday evening with details about the Launch, Shuttle, and Takeout.

1280 current flow, Class 2+ with a couple of class 3 rapids in the mix. Pool Drop take out at Mill City after the falls.

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About 5 miles paddle of a little section we have not paddled before. This will be a scouting paddle to see what‘s here. We expect river sass and splash similar to the below Buell Miller section. Register for this paddle to receive an Email Tuesday evening with details about the Launch, Shuttle, and Takeout.

The classic Finn Rock stretch, Soggy Sneakers, 5th Ed. #92, with fun rapids like Eagle Rock and Screamer. Brown‘s Hole can be bypassed, and Marten Rapid is optional. For a couple of video clips see link below next to the "Where". (We‘ll stop at Ben & Kay for people who decide not to run Marten Rapids) Lane County parking pass required at Helfrich (day passes available through Passport phone app).

A moving water paddle of 9.8 miles on the beautiful Mid McKenzie. This will be an excellent paddle for beginners and learners, you will need to have boat control and a few previous paddles. Expect some gravel bars where water speeds up, expect a few standing waves of about 18" Wood is scant but possible, you will need boat control to stay clear of it. This will be a fairly large group on this paddle, you will have support in reading the river and selecting a line. Both the launch and takeout are developed and easy. Register for this paddle to receive an Email Friday evening with details about the Launch, Shuttle, and Takeout. Lane County Park Day Use pass is required at both landings through a phone app called Passport.

For our summer meeting this year, we‘re planning a fabulous day, with volunteers leading 5 different paddles to suit various levels. And after our fun on the water we‘ll all get together for an after-paddle potluck. Hotdogs and lemonade provided by WKCC. Lane County Park Day Use pass is required at Armitage park and at some of the Mckenzie River landings, available at gate or through a phone app called Passport. Everyone Welcome. See you on the water or at the picnic!

To round out paddling options for the WKCC Summer Rendezvous, this trip will be on flatwater at Fern Ridge Reservoir. We plan to explore the area around Coyote Creek with an out-and-back paddle. The pace will be slow, a paddler‘s version of gunkholing through marshland. The trip is appropriate for all types of boats and boaters (canoes, touring and rec kayaks, SUPs, etc.). Parking at Perkins Peninsula Park requires a Lane County Park annual pass or a day permit. Other trip details will be emailed to registrants before the trip date.

This is a beautiful and exciting Class 3 stretch of the Upper McKenzie. It includes parts of Soggy Sneakers, 5th Ed. #89 and #90. 9 miles of nearly continuous rapids. Paddlers should have experience with Class 3 paddling. Helmets are required. The McKenzie is cold year-round, dress accordingly!

Class 2+/3, 6.2 miles with many surf holes. Join the fun on a sunny 82 degree day. Questions? Steve 541-981-1490

No shuttling needed. Free parking at the bridge, we can paddle up river till we decide to turn around and float back to our vehicles. Water is slow now. Pretty low and warm, so should be an easy trip. There are places where we will need to get out and pull the boats upriver by ropes. Perhaps better for kayaks, but I’ve been out there plenty of times in my Old Town canoe. Entrance point is slightly steep, but it’s been cleared out recently. Pretty easy for 2 people to handle. And the fishing is great! Likely to see no one else on the water all day, very private area. Really hoping some folks will be interested to join!! I‘d love to show off one of my very favorite places in Oregon.

Main Channel Willamette similar to Peoria to Corvallis. <5 miles, several gravel bars where the river speeds up. There has been large wood in the river, a paddler needs boat control to stay clear of this wood. This is a suitable paddle for learners with boat control. Evening wind is possible. The launch and takeout are developed and easy. Register for this paddle to receive a Tuesday evening Email with details about the Launch, Shuttle, and Takeout.

Class 3, 8.3 miles with many surf waves. Bring a lunch for a fun lazy day on the water. Questions? Steve 541-981-1490

Class 2/3, 4 miles, with many surf waves. Launching at Ben & Kay starts out with Marten Rapid a class 3. Helfrich launch skips Marten Rapid. I‘ll be camping Friday night and off grid. Questions? Steve 541-981-1490

continuous splashy fun on the lower half Olallie run and top half Paradise run.

Join friends for an afternoon paddle of the mid/upper-McKenzie, starting at 1:00pm on Sunday, July 28. Put in at McKenzie Bridge. Around 10 miles total. The run starts out with its most challenging rapids, then mellows out as we travel down the river. Yet there are still harder lines, play spots, or surf opportunities for those who like to slow down and seek those out. The great water, pretty scenery, and the deepening shadows of the afternoon sun all make this a lovely run. Although this is not a class 3 run, there are a number of challenging spots, and the first 1-2 miles are very busy and rocky--this section in particular requires solid basic technical skills. Paddlers must have solid directional control of boats to avoid hazards (for example, hazardous strainers), and some larger holes/rocks. This run is not for beginners. The water is very cold, so proper cold-water gear--a dry suit or wet suit--is vital and required. Sign up via the WKCC website. Specific meet up details will be sent to those who are signed up on the day before the event. Please email me if you have any questions! Patrick

This is a paddle of >4 miles of strands and the main channel Willamette, launching at Andersen Park, an undeveloped Benton County Parks Greenway property off Old River Rd near Monroe. The launch for this paddle is steep & crappy. The takeout is steep & crappy, some portage off the river required. Register for this paddle to receive an Email Tuesday evening with details about the Launch, Shuttle, and Takeout.