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Sandy - 1. McNeil Campground to Lolo Pass Road (Zigzag)
Sandy, Oregon, US |
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1. McNeil Campground to Lolo Pass Road (Zigzag)
| Usual Difficulty | IV (for normal flows) |
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| Length | 4.5 Miles |
| Avg. Gradient | 200 fpm |
Gauge Information
| Name | Range | Difficulty | Updated | Level |
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| SANDY RIVER NEAR MARMOT, OR | ||||
| usgs-14137000 | 600 - 800 cfs | IV | 01h22m | 989 cfs (rc= 1.9 ) |
River Description
Description: This section of the Sandy is very continuous and unstable. The rapids are changing year to year. The largest hazard is wood, and there is usually a lot of it. In 2010 the river diverted at one point and went through the forest, mandating a 30 min portage. If you can locate this spot, put in below it. The run would be a fantastic high water run if it wasn't for the threat of wood. As it is, low water is recommended, resulting in a class III-III+ trip rapid wise, but the stress level is higher than that because of the wood hazards.
Additional References
Full description in Soggy Sneakers.
StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2010-12-18 20:18:30
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1. McNeil Campground to Lolo Pass Road (Zigzag), Sandy Oregon, US (mobile)