River left or the South channel exiting the “Powerline” flat below Bellinger is blocked.
The lower river is one of the most dynamic sections of the river, with all the “post fire” wood in the river. We strongly advise against even putting in at Bellinger boat launch or floating past it.
A strainer has formed in the Upper Mckenzie just below Paradise bloat launch. The log spans the entirety of the river between paradise and the trailhead of the McKenzie River Trail. The log lies just above it. In the upper river, do not put in on any launch above Bruckart. Ollie and Paradise are not viable launch sites at the current time.
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This time of year with high water, debris in the river is not an uncommon sight. Keep your wits about you and be safe!
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