Eugene

Welcome to the Eugene region

Eugene is located at the confluence of the Willamette and McKenzie Rivers. Our city is cradled between the Cascades and Coastal mountain ranges which provides fun for all levels of experience. With an average yearly rainfall of fifty inches or more, Eugene is one of the most diverse kayaking destinations in the world.


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Regional Rivers

Siletz River, Moonshine Park to Logsdon Bridge

Class I/II. A great beginner run that runs fall to spring. Optimum flows: 400 to 2000 CFS


Canoe Canal, Alton Baker Park, Play @ 24/7

Great playboating beginner spot; learn to cartwheel here. Must have a solid roll.


Get into or maintain a whitewater lifestyle in Eugene
There are several ways a paddler can stay connected in our community. Click this title and check out what Eugene is all about for paddlers.

  • MOVING WATER LLC/OREGON CUP
  • OREGON KAYAK & CANOE CLUB
  • Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
  • PADDLERS OF CENTRAL OREGON
  • SOUTHERN OREGON PADDLERS'
  • OREGON CANOE SPORT
  • Oregon River Sports
  • OREGON CANOE SPORT
  • Oregon River Sports
  • Regional Paddling News

    WHITEWATER WARRIORS GO GREEN

    By Sherri Buri McDonald The Register-Guard

    Published: February 17, 2008 09:43AM


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    Permit Approved!

    It has been a process, but the first permit has been approved for Eugene's "Hometown Throwdown"


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    Keeping An Angry River Happy, Rafting a river to save it in China by Camilla Mortensen

    This story displays two local Eugene paddlers, (Trip Jennings and Travis Winn) they are not only known for their international environmental stewardship, they also spend alot of their time paddling in the Eugene region.


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    Winter Getaways

    click "Winter Getaways" for the full story in the Eugene Weekly


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    National Paddling News

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