| Description:
The North Santiam above Detroit Lake is
supposed to be home to a number of high quality waves and holes
during periods of medium-high flows. There are supposed to be a
number of waves and holes that some locals compare with Lake Creek
at around eleven feet. Needless to say any comparison to Lake Creek
suggests that there are several high quality waves and holes lurking
high in this drainage.
More research is needed to figure out the
quality of the play at the right water levels. There is too much
buzz about the play on the Bruno Mountain Run on North Santiam for
there not be some really good stuff up there at the right water
levels. This run ends at the Blowout Creek Play Spot.
***This is a work in progress. |
| Eddy Service:
There are reportedly several features with
good eddy service. |
| Water Levels:
1500-2200 cfs:
The waves and holes start to come to life.
2300-3500 cfs: The prime levels for play
on this run.
7000 cfs: By this water level the run is
a veritable roller coaster ride, without much play.
|
| Gauge: North Santiam River at Boulder
Creek. |
| Season: Rainy Season, October to May
after periods of heavy rain or rapid snow melt. |
| Difficulty: Carefully review the
guide books for more information on this run and scout and keep a
vigilant eye out for wood. |
| Driving Directions: Just East of the
town of Detroit on Oregon Highway 22 turn off at the Blow out road
exit and proceed to the bridge and park at one of the turn outs. |
| Closest Town: Detroit, Oregon |
| Closest Services: If you need gas,
food or anything else Detroit should have what you need. |
| Other Local Attractions if the play isn't
in: Go and
soak at Breitenbush Hotsprings. |
| Closest Camping: During the summer
months local camp grounds tend to be crowded because Detroit Lake is
nearby. Beyond the lake there may be opportunities for camping at
undeveloped sites in the forest. |
| Local's Tips: ? |
| Local Kayak Shops: Alder Creek and
Next Adventure are shops to hit in Portland. |
