The Calapooia River was for many years one of the Willamette Valley area runs that was only accessible during hunting season.  So...

Northwest Fork Washougal: Headwaters BETA 2.5 miles Stream: I had my eye on this section above the uppermost bridge...

BETA ~ 43 miles Stream:  This Eastern Oregon overnight run starts out at 5600', and has more water than most streams ...

I met Emile at the standard Thomas Creek take out around 9:15 and followed him up into the woods to one of the bridges above Thomas Creek Fa...