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Oregon

Molalla River

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for canoeing, today

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Observed 13 h ago

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    Clear, high 66°F / low 58°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for canoeing

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Why you'll love it

7.3 mi run
Flows year-round
173 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Flows year-round
Average flow
173 cfs
Average current
1.2 ft/s
Gradient
245.3 ft/mi
Drainage area
31 sq mi

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

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Permits & access

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About this water

Molalla River is a 7.3-mile paddling stretch near Molalla, Oregon. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 173 cfs and a gradient of about 245.3 feet per mile.

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Breitenbush RiverPhoto: Matthew Trump, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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~26 min drive

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eNRG Kayaking

Kayaking business nearby (~34 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Aquatic Sports

Kayaking business nearby (~42 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Portland Kayak Company

Kayaking business nearby (~42 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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