Shotgun Creek

A nice short canyon run along the Molalla River suitable for an after-work adventure. It could also be combined with others in the area. The area was lightly singed by the Labor Day fires of 2020, but is not nearly as bad as Pelkey Creek to the south. From Molalla, take S Feyrer Park Rd east for ~2mi. Upon crossing the river, turn right on S Dickey Prairie Rd for ~5mi. Turn right and re-cross the river to the west side to enter the Molalla River Recreation Area. Turn left and follow the S Molalla Forest Rd for ~5mi to a large pullout with a restroom on the right.

Backtrack north along the Molalla River Road for 0.2mi and turn off left on an old road (now trail). Walk around the gate and continue upward for about 0.8mi. Bear left at all junctions. The location of the first rappel is obvious from the road. Suit up and drop in just above it.

Walk down the creek a ways.