Conditions:Archer Creek (Columbia River Gorge)-20250415221542

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Latest:

14 Apr 2025 (4 days ago)

Reported by: TexasLorenzo (14 reports)
Quality:

Good
Waterflow:
Moderate High
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Wetsuit:
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Water temperature:
Difficulty:
Special challenges
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Team: 1 people with experience level Intermediate

Trip report URL:

Comments: The creek was beautiful and fun in current water levels. However during the creek walk after R1 approaching a small cascade DCR the rocky creek floor fell out from under me pulling down into a 3foot hole between the rocks and a large log spanning the width of the creek. There are logs in the pool below R2. During rope pull R2 a large log came loose and fell into the pool above R4. Both large logs barely hanging on the lip of R4 were dislodged and fell over the falls. The Anchors at R4 are nicely place!



All condition reports


Date Quality Waterflow Wetsuit Difficulty Time Team Reported by
14 Apr 2025


Good

Moderate High
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Thin wetsuit
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1 people
Intermediate
TexasLorenzo (14 reports)
Comment: The creek was beautiful and fun in current water levels. However during the creek walk after R1 approaching a small cascade DCR the rocky creek floor fell out from under me pulling down into a 3foot hole between the rocks and a large log spanning the width of the creek. There are logs in the pool below R2. During rope pull R2 a large log came loose and fell into the pool above R4. Both large logs barely hanging on the lip of R4 were dislodged and fell over the falls. The Anchors at R4 are nicely place!



Very High
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Briwellman (68 reports)
Comment: We hiked into look at it. It was too high to run safely.




Good

Moderate Low
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Thin wetsuit
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Normal
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1 people
Intermediate
Kiwisimon (3 reports)
Comment: After work descent of Archer. Approach only took 15 minutes.1 hour 20 car to car. New bolts are great. slick in spots.




Ok

Moderate Low
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Thin wetsuit
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Normal
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5 people
K arc (363 reports)
Comment: After work jaunt to local Portland canyon. Trail in has been improved since last year, tho' the creek seems to have taken a beating this last winter with a lot of new logs and woody debris in the drops. We removed a bunch, but there's still more to be done. If every team passing through would help remove a little bit, that'd be great. Anchors missing at every drop except R2. Replaced. Added a new bolt station DCR on the final rappel. The log we used to use for an anchor is not at all safe. Do not use! Beware rockfall on the final rappel.
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  • Ok

    Very Low
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    Normal
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    5 people
    Fil (32 reports)
    Comment: Quick after work run (in the rain). The anchor on R4 was moved to a log wedged vertically in the pool about 10ft back from the lip. This position puts the rapel line directly in the flow.




    Good

    Moderate Low
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    4 people
    Intermediate to Advanced
    K arc (363 reports)
    Comment: Short fun after work outing. Future parties should use caution on R4: there are large cracks on the DCL side of the log that's being used as an anchor. Hard to say how deep they run, but the log flexes minutely when put under load. A good portion of the surface area around the crack is rotten/spongy and could be scraped away with one's fingers. Not exactly confidence-inspiring. I think we'll need to come back and put some bolts in ere long. Knocked some more rocks down -- do not linger in the landing zone below.




    Good

    Moderate Low
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    4 people
    Beginner to Intermediate
    Fil (32 reports)
    Comment: Great after work run. Low flow, but high fun. Watch for loose rocks on R4.




    Good

    Low
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    2 people
    Hangtime (18 reports)
    Comment: Vicious mosquitos at the drop in! Loose partially hanging log on R3 that runs down the rap. Some logs are partially floating in the pool between R3 and R4 and move when stood on. Pulled one of the logs out of the bottom of the last rap.
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  • Great

    Moderate
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    4 people
    K arc (363 reports)
    Comment: Fun little narrows and nice after-work run. Flow was great. Beware rockfall on the final rappel. One person on our team got struck several times per the rope moving around above.




    Great

    Moderate High
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    Drysuit
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    Advanced
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    2 people
    Advanced
    Rernst86 (85 reports)
    Comment: Those loose rocks DCR are feisty! Had a few fall down just before I reached bottom. R1 anchor was Reinforced but start lightly on it and do not shock load it. Did this in the night which made it much more fun.
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  • Good

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    2 people
    AndrewInHoodRiver (7 reports)
    Comment: Beware loose rock DCR




    Good

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    2 people
    Intermediate to Advanced
    Rernst86 (85 reports)
    Comment: Went today and the flows were sporty. Went DCL on the last rap and it was wild. Be mindful of the root ball if you choose to go this way. This is a good run for the winter months. Replaced last anchor as the log it was connected to was floating freely in the pool.




    Great

    Moderate Low
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    3 people
    K arc (363 reports)
    Comment: First descent on Lower Archer. A surprisingly fun little creek. It's short enough one could run laps on it or combine with other short destinations in the area (ex: Souther Creek near Stevenson). Access is terrific. A great day out in December!