Soda Creek

Soda Creek Canyoneering Canyoning Caving

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‌	Difficulty:‌3C (v3a4) Swift water Raps:‌ Metric Overall:  ⟷4.3mi Approach:  ⟷2.7mi  ↑1400ft Descent:  ⟷0.9mi Exit:  ⟷0.7mi No Red Tape:‌No permit required Shuttle:‌Required 5min Vehicle:Passenger
Start:	44.4188, -122.4707
Parking:	44.4034, -122.4398
Shuttle:	44.3991, -122.4808
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Best season:	May-Jul winter spring summer fall Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
Regions:	North America Pacific Northwest  United States Oregon Northern Oregon Cascades

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Reference photos

1 Aug 2020: Low. Not as fun, but should be safe even for beginners (class B/C = a3). Did not run.

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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

Oregon prospect. At least two major drops marked on USGS maps: Upper & Lower Soda Falls. This creek doesn't have much of a watershed and is likely best visited in late spring. Not to be confused with the "Soda Fork Creek" located 10mi further east.

Watershed: ~1.0mi^2.

Descent

• Upper Soda Falls

• Lower Soda Falls: 130ft multi-tier falls descending in multiple tiers through a tight narrows.

Exit

From Lower Soda Falls: a 0.5mi trail leads back to the parking area at Cascadia State Park.

Beta sites

• NW Waterfall Survey - Lower Soda Falls

Credits

Soda Creek

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