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Sandy beach
No
Cliff jumping
Yes
Hike-in Required
No
Sensitive Habitat
Yes
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Tyson Gillard

Just over 43 miles from Portland up Oregon Highway 224, the Clackamas River has carved and squeezed its way through an ancient basalt lava flow. The Narrows is a unique spot where the river becomes pinched by this now eroding igneous rock, and the current subsequently slows as the riverbed deepens. The Narrows is an amazing retreat on a hot mid-summer day.

Logistics + Planning

Preferable season(s)

Summer

Parking Pass

Not Required

Pros

Deep pools. Cliff jumping. Numerous nearby campgrounds.

Cons

Peak summer crowds.

Features

Sensitive Habitat

Location

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