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Oregon

Bear Creek

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Why you'll love it

16.1 mi run
Seasonal — can run dry
165 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Seasonal — can run dry
Average flow
165 cfs
Average current
1.5 ft/s
Gradient
29.7 ft/mi
Drainage area
288 sq mi

Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.

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About this water

Bear Creek is a 16-mile paddling stretch near Talent, Oregon. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 165 cfs and a gradient of about 29.7 feet per mile.

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Guided trips nearby

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Pacific Rack Outfitters

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