Mckenzie River Seg B river run
Mckenzie River Seg B
The segment mileage for McKenzie River Seg B is approximately 12.5 miles, starting at Belknap Bridge and ending at Paradise Campground. Along this section, there are several notable rapids and obstacles, including Boxcar, Marten Rapids, and Horseshoe Falls. Boxcar is a class IV rapid with a steep drop and technical maneuvering required to navigate through it. Marten Rapids is a class III rapid with several large waves, and Horseshoe Falls is a class III+ rapid with a sharp turn and a large boulder in the middle.
There are specific regulations to this area, including a permit system for commercial outfitters and a no-alcohol policy on the river. Additionally, all rafters must wear a personal flotation device while on the river.
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 Mckenzie River Seg B -- useful for spotting upstream pulses and gauging which tributary is contributing what.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mckenzie River Blw Leaburg Dam | 2,460 cfs | → |
| Mckenzie River Near Vida | 2,240 cfs | → |
| Mckenzie River Near Walterville | 2,440 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Blue River | 265 cfs | → |
| Wiley Creek Near Foster | 39 cfs | → |
| Camp Crk At Camp Crk Rd Bridge | 11 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
- Ikes Landing
- Ben &Amp; Kay Dorris Park
- Leaburg Landing
- Rennie Landing
- Rennie's Landing
- Silver Creek Boat Landing
Other river runs
- North Fork Gate Creek
- South Fork Gate Creek
- Mckenzie River Seg A
- Fall Creek - Eugene
- Below Cougar Dam To Confluence With Mckenzie River
Campgrounds
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 Mckenzie River Seg B 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 Mckenzie River Seg B
What's the optimal flow for Mckenzie River Seg B?
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 Mckenzie River Seg B.