NORTH FORK MIDDLE FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER

North Fork Middle Fork Willamette River seen from the Office Bridge in Westfir, Oregon

The 'North Fork Middle Fork Willamette River' as it is officially named[1] but frequently called 'North Fork of the Willamette River' or 'North Fork of the Middle Fork of the Willamette River' has its headwaters at Waldo Lake and flows into the Middle Fork Willamette River northwest of Oakridge. In the first three miles below Waldo Lake, the river drops 2,400 feet (730 m) in 34 separate waterfalls through diverse natural plant life and old growth forest.[2]
The river has Oregon's longest covered bridge crossing it at Westfir.[3] Portions of the river are designated wild and scenic since 2001.[4] [5] The portion from Waldo Lake to one mile upstream from Westfir is designated ''scenic'' by the State of Oregon[6] and is known for its native trout by fly fishermen.
The river above Westfir is rated as class 3-4 (5) whitewater. Recommended flow range is 500 to 3000 CFS.[7]

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See also



★ List of Oregon rivers

References


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2. Area Attractions
3. North Fork of the Middle Fork Willamette River (Office) Covered Bridge
4. welcome to the Middle Fork Willamette Watershed Council!
5. Boundary Establishment for North Fork of the Middle Fork of the Willamette National Wild and Scenic River, Willamette National Forest, Lane County, OR Nancy Graybeal, Deputy Regional Forester
6. Removal-Fill in State Scenic Waterways
7. The Gorge to Westfir on the North Fork of the Middle Fork of the Willamette River

External links



★ reactive map of Middle Fork Willamette watershed (hold mouse just north of Westfir to see lower watershed)

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