Confluence Of Lake Creek To Launch Site At Wildcat Creek river run
Confluence Of Lake Creek To Launch Site At Wildcat Creek
This segment covers a distance of 3.7 miles, with specific river rapids and obstacles such as Lake Creek Falls, a 10-foot drop, and Garvin Falls, a 20-foot drop. Paddlers must be skilled in navigating through rapids such as The Notch, where the river narrows and drops quickly, and The S-Turn, where the river takes a sharp turn.
There are specific regulations for this area, and paddlers are required to obtain a permit from the Bureau of Land Management. Additionally, there are restrictions on the number of people per group and the use of camping and fire pits.
Plan your run down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram; rain ahead of a run typically lifts flows 12-48 hours later depending on the basin.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- the upstream story that drives next week's flows.
Regional streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Confluence Of Lake Creek To Launch Site At Wildcat Creek -- useful for spotting upstream pulses and gauging which tributary is contributing what.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Siuslaw River Near Mapleton | 422 cfs | → |
| East Fork Lobster Creek Near Alsea | 4 cfs | → |
| Long Tom River Near Noti | 40 cfs | → |
| Alsea River Near Tidewater | 302 cfs | → |
| Long Tom River Near Alvadore | 53 cfs | → |
| Long Tom River At Monroe | 85 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest boat launches, other paddle runs, and campgrounds so a day on the water can grow into a full weekend.
Boat launches
- Konnie Fishing Access
- Mapleton Transient Float
- Richardson's Pole Slide
- Tiernan Boat Ramp
- Whittaker Creek
- Whittaker Creek Campground
Other river runs
- Eastern Siuslaw Nf Boundary To Confluence With Jump Creek
- Siuslaw River Seg C
- Confluence With Jump Creek To East Section Line Of Sec 36, T19s, R10w
- East Section Line Of Sec 36, T19s, R10w To South Section Line Of Sec 32, T19s, R10w
- Nelson Creek
Campgrounds
- Archie Knowles
- North Fork Siuslaw
- North Fork Siuslaw Campground
- Whittaker Creek Recreation Site
- Whittaker Creek
- Whittaker Creek Campground
Whitewater safety
- Check the flow before you run
- Use the linked-gauge card and Regional Flow panel above. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV+ at high water.
- Know your skill ceiling
- Pick runs comfortably below your ceiling. Cold-water and big-water runs raise the consequences of any mistake.
- Wear the right gear
- Helmet, PFD, drysuit / wetsuit when water is below 60°F. Throw bag, knife, and whistle on your person, not in the boat.
- Scout, set safety, and run with a team
- Scout new rapids on foot, set safety with throw bags above the consequence pool, and run with at least one other competent paddler.
- Respect the river
- Strainers, undercuts, low-head dams, and wood can kill at any class rating. When in doubt, portage.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Confluence Of Lake Creek To Launch Site At Wildcat Creek as a favorite, set a discharge threshold (e.g. "alert me when flow hits 600 cfs"), and the iOS app pushes the moment the linked gauge crosses.
About Confluence Of Lake Creek To Launch Site At Wildcat Creek
What's the optimal flow for Confluence Of Lake Creek To Launch Site At Wildcat Creek?
The optimal flow depends on the section and the craft. Check the Run Details panel for the linked gauge and current status.
How fresh is the cfs reading on this page?
The linked USGS streamgauge reports continuously (every 15 minutes); Snoflo refreshes throughout the day. Hover the streamflow sparkline to read individual datapoints.
What's the whitewater class?
See the Run Details panel for the class rating Snoflo tracks for this run. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV in high water.
Where do I put in / take out?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions to the put-in. For shuttle planning, check the Nearby Boat Launches panel and the river run operator's site.
Can I get alerts when flows hit the optimal range?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this run, set a discharge threshold, and you'll get a push the moment the gauge crosses.
Other runs near here
Snoflo-tracked paddle runs within driving distance of Confluence Of Lake Creek To Launch Site At Wildcat Creek.