2026-01-23T12:00:00-08:00
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 degrees expected. * WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area and the Hood River Valley, Eastern Portland/Vancouver Metro, Willapa Hills and Adjacent River Valleys of Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties, North and Central Coast Range Mountains of Oregon, Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain, Inner Portland Metro, Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties, Lane County Cascade Foothills, and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to noon PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Wind chill values and very cold temperatures can lead to frostbite and hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Packsaddle County Park To Mill City Paddle Report
Last Updated: 2023-06-13
The Packsaddle County Park to Mill City River Run on the North Santiam River in Oregon is a challenging Class III-IV whitewater run with several notable rapids, including Vortex, Hole-in-the-Wall, and Mill City Falls.
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Summary
The best time to float this section is during the spring runoff, typically between March and May, when water levels are high enough to provide exciting rapids without being too dangerous. Recommended flow levels range from 1,500 to 4,000 cfs. Kayakers and experienced rafters will enjoy this section of the river, but novice boaters should approach with caution.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 1600 cfs (3.37 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 63% |
| Optimal Range | 800-15000 cfs |
| Status | Runnable |
| Class Level | II+ to III+ |
| Elevation | 1,103 ft |
| Run Length | 7.5 Mi |
| Gradient | 27 FPM |
| Streamflow Discharge | 1620 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 3.5 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 14181500 |
Hourly Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
North Santiam River At Niagara
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1620cfs |
Little North Santiam River Near Mehama
|
350cfs |
Schafer Creek Near Lacomb
|
2cfs |
Breitenbush R Abv French Cr Nr Detroit
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425cfs |
North Santiam River At Mehama
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2310cfs |
No Santiam R Blw Boulder Crk
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717cfs |
Santiam Horse Camp
Elkhorn Valley Recreation Site
Shady Cove Campground
Fishermens Bend
Fishermens Bend Recreation Site
Detroit Lake State Park Campground
Packsaddle Park
Packsaddle County Park to Mill City
North Santiam River
Little North Santiam River
Battle Axe Creek To Willamette Nf Boundary
Opal Lake To Confluence With Battle Axe Creek
Confluence With North Fork Breitenbush River To Detroit Reservoir
Santiam State Forest
North Santiam State Recreation Area
Detroit Lake- Mongold Wayside
Detroit Lake State Recreation Area
Wilderness Opal Creek