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The Molalla River

Overview of the Molalla River

The Molalla River Alliance is a coalition of nonprofit civic and conservation organizations, local, regional, state and federal agencies, and individual conservationists dedicated to preserving, promoting and enhancing the beautiful Molalla River Recreation Area --- one of few remaining wild rivers in Oregon.

From its headwaters beyond Table Rock Wilderness in the Cascade Range, the crystal-clear and biologically diverse Molalla River tumbles through private and public forests to its confluence with the Willamette River. As well as providing clean drinking water for the cities of Molalla and Canby, the river supports a treasure of ecosystems and offers year-round recreational opportunities. It is home to native winter steelhead and salmon runs, an abundance of wildlife, geological wonders and a profusion of recreational opportunities.

Annually, thousands visit the Molalla River Recreation Corridor for hiking, kayaking and white water rafting, touring and mountain biking, camping, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, swimming, picnicking, nature watching, or to simply enjoy the sounds of the River. There are more than 30 miles of non-motorized trails which access numerous waterfalls and vistas.

The Table Rock Wilderness and Molalla River corridor are also of significant cultural and historic significance. From pre-historic times an extensive system of trails has existed providing a key east-west trade route across the Cascades between peoples of the northern Willamette Valley and those of Eastern Oregon.

This area also serves as an important wildlife corridor containing critical habitat for the northern spotted owl, pileated woodpecker, red tree vole, red-legged frog and pacific giant salamander. It also provides habitat for bears, cougars, bobcat, deer, elk, beaver, otter, hawks, osprey and both golden and bald eagles.

The upper river and its major tributaries provide critical spawning and rearing habitat for steelhead, salmon and native wild cutthroat trout. Distinct populations of Molalla River steelhead and salmon are listed as 'threatened' under the Endangered Species Act.

Getting There

The Molalla River Recreation Corridor is both an hour away from the Portland area and also a world away. Unrestricted access to the entire Corridor is possible on the paved Molalla Forest Road and the graveled Copper Creek Road which border the river.

This also assures easy accessibility for local schools to bring students to learn about the geology and various ecosystems.

» See Map for directions to the Molalla River Recreation Corridor.

Map

How to get there . . .

The Molalla River Recreation Corridor is about an hour's drive from Portland or Salem. It is about 30 minutes east of I-5 at the Woodburn exit, and about 30 minutes south of I-205 in Portland (exit 10, Molalla/Highway 213 exit.

Directions to Molalla and the Molalla River Recreation Corridor

From Interstate 5 . . .

Take the Woodburn exit (No. 271) and head east on Highway 214/211 to Molalla, approximately 18 miles.

From I-205 . . .

  1. Take exit 10, Molalla/Highway 213 and go south on Hwy 213 approximately 24 miles.
  2. Turn left at the Molalla Ave. sign, and proceed 2 miles into Molalla. Turn left at the flashing red light onto Highway 211 (Main Street).

Directions from Molalla to the Molalla River Recreation Corridor . . .

  1. Once in Molalla, proceed east on Highway 211 (Main Street) to the "Y" inter-section. A large white church (Methodist) will be in front of you, and an Astro gas station on the left. Veer right onto Mathias Road.
  2. Proceed south for approximately .3 of a mile and veer left onto Feyrer Park/Dickey Prairie Road.
  3. Proceed east 1.7 miles to Feyrer Park Bridge. Cross the bridge over the Molalla River and turn right onto Dickey Prairie Road.
  4. Travel 1.7 miles to Dickey Prairie Store and veer right, staying on Dickey Prairie Road.
  5. Travel 3.5 miles south and turn right at Glen Avon Bridge crossing the Molalla River.
  6. After crossing the bridge, veer left onto the South Molalla Forest Road.
  7. Proceed south for 1.5 miles to the entrance to the Molalla River Recreation Corridor.
  8. Enjoy!

CAUTION!

DO NOT USE MAPQUEST, GOOGLE MAP OR A GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM TO GET TO THE MOLALLA RIVER RECREATION CORRIDOR-THEY MAY ROUTE YOU DOWN PRIVATE LOGGING ROADS THAT MAY BE HAZARDOUS OR LOCKED.

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ATM/BANK CHASE   318 CENTER STREET MOLALLA OR 97038
ATM/BANK US BANK OF OREGON   415 CENTER STREET MOLALLA OR 97038
ATM/BANK WELLS FARGO   200 CENTER STREET MOLALLA OR 97038
ATM/BANK WEST COASTBANK   401 E. MAIN STREET MOLALLA OR 97038
AUTO PARTS AND SUPPLIES CARQUEST OF MOLALLA 919-573-3575 122 S. MOLALLA AVENUE MOLALLA OR 97038
AUTO PARTS AND SUPPLIES MOLALLA NAPA AUTO PARTS 503-829-6272 201 E. MAIN STREET MOLALLA OR 97038
AUTO SERVICE AND REPAIR MOLALLA AUTO WORKS 503-829-7681 810 E. MAIN STREET MOLALLA OR 97038
AUTO SERVICE AND REPAIR MOLALLA CHEVROLET 503-829-2222 203 N. MOLALLA AVENUE MOLALLA OR 97038
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AUTO SERVICE AND REPAIR REASONER'S SERVICE 503-829-2502 202 W. MAIN STREET MOLALLA OR 97038
AUTO SERVICE AND REPAIR RICHIES MUFFLER & CUSTOMS 503-829-7999 804 E. MAIN STREET MOLALLA OR 97038
BAKERY LA ESPIGA DE ORO   107 ROBBINS STREET MOLALLA OR 97038
BOOTS AND TACK FLAT IRON BOOT & SHOE 503-829-9635 410 E. MAIN STREET MOLALLA OR 97038
CAR WASH MOLALLA CAR WASH 503-829-9399 524 W. MAIN STREET MOLALLA OR 97038
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COFFEE/ESPRESSO HOTSHOTS ESPRESSO 503-936-5406 629 W. MAIN STREET MOLALLA OR 97038
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GAS & PROPANE CHEVRON 503-829-2373 204 E. MAIN ST. MOLALLA OR 97038
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GROCERY HARVEST MARKET BY THIFTWAY 503-829-2322 107 ROBBINS STREET MOLALLA OR 97038
GROCERY SAFEWAY 503-829-4848 1525 W. MAIN STREET MOLALLA OR 97038
GUIDE (HIKING AND CAMPING) UPWARD TRAILS 503-919-9027 PO BOX 531 COLTON OR 97017
GUIDE (RAFTING AND KAYAKING) BLUE SKY WHITEWATER RAFTING 1-800-898-6398 PO BOX 1671 ESTACADA OR 97023
HARDWARE MOLALLATRUE VALUE HARDWARE 503-829-2022 114 GRANGE ST. MOLALLA OR 97038
HEALTH FOOD SONLIGHT VITAL FOODS INC 503-829-9456 123 ROBBINS STREET MOLALLA OR 97038
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL MOLALLA RIVER RESOURCE CENTER   103 S. MOLALLA AVENUE MOLALLA OR 97038
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL MOLALLA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 503-829-6941 105 E. MAIN STREET MOLALLA OR 97038
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL CITY OF MOLALLA 503-829-6855 117 N. MOLALLA AVENUE MOLALLA OR 97038
LAUNDROMAT THE CLOTHES BASKET   501 E. MAIN STREET MOLALLA OR 97038
LAUNDROMAT MOLALLA MARKET CENTER--SUITE G   1515 E. MAIN STREET MOLALLA OR 97038
LIQUOR AND MIXERS MOLALLA MARKET CENTER--SUITE G   1585 E. MAIN STREET MOLALLA OR 97038
LOUNGE/RESTAURANT SUNDOWNER LOUNGE 503-829-6434 115 W. MAIN STREET MOLALLA OR 97038
LOUNGE/RESTAURANT WHITE HORSE LOUNGE 503-829-3585 106 E. MAIN STREET MOLALLA OR 97038
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MEDICAL/DENTAL PAUL BAUMGARTNER, DMD 503-829-6879 128 E. ROSS STREET MOLALLA OR 97038
MEDICAL/DENTAL MOLALLA MEDICAL CLINIC 503-829-2273 110 CENTER STREET MOLALLA OR 97038
MEDICAL/DENTAL ROBINSON CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 503-829-6176 317 N. MOLALLA AVENUE MOLALLA OR 97038
MEDICAL/DENTAL MOLALLA VISION CENTER 503-829-9186 502 E. MAIN STREET MOLALLA OR 97038
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MEDICAL/DENTAL VALLEY CHIROPRACTIC CARE LLC 503-829-2662 207 S. MOLALLA AVENUE MOLALLA OR 97038
MEDICAL/DENTAL FAMILY MEDICAL GROUP OF MOLALLA 503-829-7374 861 W. MAIN STREET MOLALLA OR 97038
MEDICAL/DENTAL NORTHWEST DENTAL CLINIC 503-829-9731 106 EAST 2ND STREET MOLALLA OR 97038
MEDICAL/DENTAL MOLALLA DENTAL CLINIC P.C. 503-829-9734 175 GRANGE AVENUE MOLALLA OR 97038
MEDICAL/DENTAL CLACKAMAS PHYSICAL THERAPY 503-656-0139 270 N. MOLALLA AVENUE MOLALLA OR 97038
MEDICAL/DENTAL M&M DENTAL, INC 503-829-7567 128 E. ROSS STREET MOLALLA OR 97038
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MEN'S WEAR MOLALLA MAN'S SHOP 503-829-2162 104 E. MAIN STREET MOLALLA OR 97038
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PROPANE PACER-PORTLAND PROPANE 503-829-5560 506 INDUSTRIAL WAY MOLALLA OR 97038
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VARIETY THE COUNTRY STORE   107 ROBBINS STREET MOLALLA OR 97038
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VETERINARIAN MOLALLA VETERINARY CLINIC 503-829-2202 12786 S. TOLIVER ROAD MOLALLA OR 97038
WESTERN WEAR/GIFTS SPURS 503-829-8501 125 E. MAIN STREET MOLALLA OR 97038
WESTERN WEAR/GIFTS WESTERN STORE   803 W. MAIN STREET MOLALLA OR 97038