Pup Creek

Pup went through the Riverside fire in 2020 and was severely burned. Don't count on the beta below being accurate. The Clackamas River Trail remains closed so don't use it.

If you plan to swim across the Clackamas as your exit back to the vehicle, it is advised to first look at the water flow prior to driving to the drop-in point. Sunstrip Campground has many access trails to the river where you will want to take out. It can be a very easy float from about 100 feet downstream of the mouth of Pup to the campground beach, about 5 minutes. If swimming across the river looks dangerous, consider parking the vehicle shuttle about 1 mile further East as there is a downed log that can be crossed that spans the entire width of the river. Park on a small pull out 0.25 miles before the dirt road crosses Pup Creek. Hike down to the creek through clear forest about 10 minutes to elevation 2600 feet.