Mile 0: Bruno Road splits off of North Santiam Hwy and crosses the river. This is the upper put-in for those who want to run Richochet Rapid (IV). There is an alternative put-in just down stream at Whispering Falls Campground.

Richochet Rapid Road Scout

Richochet Rapid Road Scout

Mile 1.27:Whispering Falls Campground is the lower put-in.

Mile 5.5: Church Street Rapid (III)

Church Street Rapid

Church Street Rapid

Mile 6.7: Santiam Flats is take-out. At some flows there is a big surf wave! The park is located on river right. You can always access the river by driving on Blowout Road and crossing the river. There is some parking along the road.

Take-out Surf Wave

Take-out Surf Wave

Written by
Michael Hughes