2016 Lower N. Umpqua River, Class II/III
Apr 29th - All Day
N. Umpqua River, Class II/III - 2828 Whistler's Park Road, Roseburg, OR
Date: April 29-May1, 2016
River: Lower N. Umpqua, Class II/III
Contact: Brenda Bunce, 360-931-4224 ,
Trip Information:
- This will be a joint trip with the Roseburg chapter of NWRA
- This is car camping at Whistler's Bend group campground and the camping has already been paid for by our two clubs respectively.
- Camping is offered both Friday and Saturday nights with a Dutch oven workshop Friday night (optional) and a Potluck Dutch oven cook off Saturday night (prizes for winners)
- This is also a great family and kid trip. A few organized games for kids at camp.
River Logistics
Saturday are two optional runs. We will have a trip leader on each section.
1.) Lone Rock put-in to Whistler's Bend campground (9 miles of easy class II with (1) III-). Great for Families, beginner rafters, kayaking or Inflatable Kayaks alike.
2.) Gravel Bin to Susan Creek - (Aprox. 11 miles of class II/III with 1 class IV rapid that has an easy cheat at the right level) THIS SECTION WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE RIVER LEVEL
AND WILL NOT BE OFFERED AS A TRIP LED OPTION IF THE RIVER LEVEL IS TOO LOW OR TOO HIGH.
Sunday float from Whistler's Bend campground to Winchester (10 miles of class II and Dixon Falls: III- )
Folks can shuttle and drive home directly from Winchester.