Conditions:South Fork Clackamas River-20230915015817

Latest:	14 Sep 2023 (8 days ago)

Reported by:	K arc (299 reports)
Quality:	Great
Waterflow:	Moderate
Wetsuit:	Thin wetsuit
Water temperature:
Difficulty:	Normal
Time:	2 hours

Team: 2 people

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Comments: Chest deep water at the Clackamas crossing. Followed an emerging use-path to the old road grade along the west side of the creek which takes you to the tunnels. Several bats in the longest one; a headlamp is a good plan. Great bedrock and warm water conditions. Expect a lot of trees to come down and fall into the watercourse over the next 3-5 years. Fun day out -- thanks for leading, Brian!

All condition reports

Date	Quality	Waterflow	Wetsuit	Difficulty	Time	Team	Reported by
14 Sep 2023	Great	Moderate	Thin wetsuit	Normal	2 hours	2 people	K arc (299 reports)
Comment: Chest deep water at the Clackamas crossing. Followed an emerging use-path to the old road grade along the west side of the creek which takes you to the tunnels. Several bats in the longest one; a headlamp is a good plan. Great bedrock and warm water conditions. Expect a lot of trees to come down and fall into the watercourse over the next 3-5 years. Fun day out -- thanks for leading, Brian!
13 Sep 2022	Great	Moderate	Drysuit	Special challenges	3 hours	2 people Advanced	Rernst86 (82 reports)
Comment: Crossed the Clackamas. It is walkable at this point just above the rocky beach. The bush push to the old road grade is a little wild. Once on the ild road it isn’t too bad. The wooden car bridge is now gone at the confluence with Memaloose Creek. Tunnels are about the same. Off trailing is a bit more difficult as the ground is very loose. Worse than any other time I’ve been back there. First time was before the Box 36 Fire. We went to rescue a rope and ended up not being able to pull the ropes we used after freeing the left rope. Will go back and extend the bolted anchor to ensure a better pull. A case of beer or a few nice coffees to anyone who grabs them before we go back but highly unlikely. The biggest issue with the current state of this canyon is the rather large log that spans pool 2. It’s a strainer at any higher flow. Be wise and make sure you can negotiate it before continuing.
12 Jul 2017	Great	High	Full wetsuit	Special challenges	3 hours	3 people Intermediate to Advanced	Rockguac (3 reports)
Comment: Tell your friends to stop swimming here. Log bridge is now unsafe DO NOT CROSS take route up drainage Canyon Right. Also stop leaving your underwear up top. Trees all burnt out for last rap. Don't count on it being run anytime soon. Set fixed lines and ascend out.
24 May 2015	Unknown	Extreme					Tiffanie (139 reports)
Comment: Water flow was extremely high and we did not run the canyon (Memaloose or South Fork of the Clackamas). River crossing was not difficult.