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McKenzie - 3. Olallie Campground to Leaburg Dam
McKenzie, Oregon, US |
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3. Olallie Campground to Leaburg Dam
| Usual Difficulty | II-III (for normal flows) |
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C2 through Marten Rapid
C2 through Marten Rapid
Photo of Bob Lee and Megi Morishita by Thomas O'Keefe В© taken 09/30/06 @ 2430 cfs
Gauge Information
| Name | Range | Difficulty | Updated | Level |
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| MCKENZIE RIVER NEAR VIDA, OR | ||||
| usgs-14162500 | 600 - 3500 cfs | II-III | 01h03m | 4650 cfs (rc= 1.4 ) |
River Description
Finn Rock to Leaburg Dam, 15 miles, class II(III)
With a long season, convenient access to Eugene, great scenery, and a couple great playspots this is the most popular section of the river. It's a great river to learn on as those new to the sport can follow a guide down more conservative lines while experienced paddlers can enjoy a number of fund playspots.
The run from Finn Rock down to Prince Helfrich Landing is a great day trip. Several access points provide a diversity of options including park and play at Clover Point. Many kayakers enjoy the Mom's Pies run which starts at the informal access at Mom's Pies just above Clover Point and takes in the best playspots on the run. The most challenging rapid on this section is Marten Rapid which is a solid class III at medium flows and the most challenging drop on the run. You can always take-out above this rapid at Ben and Kay Dorris State Park. Prince Helfrich Landing is located just after this rapid.
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3. Olallie Campground to Leaburg Dam, McKenzie Oregon, US (mobile)