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 +======= The Autzen Canoe Canal =======
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 +GPS Location 44.05572, -123.06887
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 +**Description**
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 The Autzen Canoe Canal is a waterway that runs through Alton Baker Park in Eugene.  It is spillway water from the Willamette River.  The Autzen Canoe Canal is a waterway that runs through Alton Baker Park in Eugene.  It is spillway water from the Willamette River. 
  
-The Launch point is a small gravel parking lot due south of Autzen Statdium.  The park is run by The City of Eugene, and  is typically open during daylight hours.  +The Launch point is a small gravel parking lot due south of Autzen Stadium.  The park is run by The City of Eugene, and  is typically open during daylight hours.  
  
-There is no ramp, so water access is achieved by bank entry.  The water is about 18" deep in most spots, so one can easily wade to their craft.  The canal to the south eventually returns to the Willamette, however, there are several weirs along the path, so mainly you will want to paddle upstream.  In less than a mile there is a large pool which is fairly deep (about 9') in which one can quietly float around.  You can continue further upstream to I-5 bridge and the entry point for the water to the canal.  +There is no ramp, so water access is achieved by bank entry.  The water is about 18" deep in most spots, so one can easily wade to their craft.  The canal to the west eventually returns to the Willamette, however, there are several weirs along the path, so mainly you will want to paddle upstream.  In less than a mile there is a large pool which is fairly deep (about 9') in which one can quietly float around.  You can continue further upstream to I-5 bridge and the entry point for the water to the canal.  
  
-Good place to try out a new board or kayak without having to travel too far. A nice place in the summer for a quick afternoon float or getting new people on the water.  +Good place to try out a new paddleboard or kayak without having to travel too far. A nice place in the summer for a quick afternoon float or getting new people on the water.  
  
 Lots of birds.   Lots of birds.  
-However, this is an inner-city waterway, so nothing to fancy. +However, this is an inner-city waterway, so nothing too fancy. 
  
 Photos coming soon.   Photos coming soon.  
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