Salt Creek (Oregon)

Salt Creek (Oregon) Canyoneering Canyoning Caving

Also known as: Salt Creek Falls.

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‌	Difficulty:‌POI  Raps:‌ Metric Overall: No Red Tape:‌ Shuttle:‌ Vehicle:Passenger
Location:	43.6119, -122.1286
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Regions:	North America Pacific Northwest  United States Oregon Central Oregon Cascades

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Welcome! Canyons in the Pacific Northwest can be different from those you might be used to. Be ready for unlinked bolts, retrievable traverse lines, and challenging aquatic environments. For more on local practices, and the best way to get started in the region, check out the WCC Safety page. Unlinked Bolts - groups should be comfortable rigging unlinked bolts, either temporarily linking them for all but the last person, or using a passive redundancy method. Most importantly, if you find two bolts side by side that are unlinked, do not add webbing to them. Linking bolts designed to be unlinked will likely cause damage during seasonal floods. Traverse Lines - many canyons are rigged to allow traverse line access to an exposed anchor station. This should be done using self-belay or team belay techniques. Do not leave fixed lines in the canyons. Challenging Environments - the highly aquatic nature of PNW canyons can surprise many. Cold temperatures, slippery rocks, loud waterfalls, and strong currents all lead to unexpected problems. Do not underestimate the need for strong team work and technical proficiency. Belays are frequently not possible. Unattended gear will sink or float away. Sliding and jumping is the cause of most major injuries, so it's critical to effectively communicating water depth & submerged hazards.

Introduction

Salt Creek falls is the second highest waterfall in Oregon (283 ft)

Red tape

Things may be changing, but as of 2020, canyoning is still a new sport in the Pacific NW. Unlike other parts of the country (ex: the Colorado Plateau), canyoning is not widely known or recognized here. Individuals climbing, rappelling, or slack-lining around very public "show waterfalls" such as Salt Creek Falls are far more likely to garner negative reactions from the public at large. Unfortunately, negative publicity leads to more rules and regulations by local land managers.

Trip reports and media

• Northwest Waterfall Survey

Credits

Salt Creek (Oregon)

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