Roaring River (South Fork McKenzie River tributary)
| Roaring River | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lane |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Cascade Range |
| • location | Willamette National Forest |
| • coordinates | 43°53′36″N 122°01′04″W / 43.89333°N 122.01778°W |
| • elevation | 5,323 ft (1,622 m) |
| Mouth | South Fork McKenzie River |
• location | near Frissell Crossing Campground |
• coordinates | 43°57′19″N 122°05′26″W / 43.95528°N 122.09056°W |
• elevation | 2,543 ft (775 m) |
Roaring River is a tributary of the South Fork McKenzie River in Lane County in the U.S. state of Oregon. It begins along the west side of Roaring River Ridge in the Cascade Range and flows generally north through the Willamette National Forest to meet the larger stream about 22 miles (35 km) from its confluence with the McKenzie River.
Forest Road 19 (Aufderheide Memorial Drive) runs parallel to Roaring River along its lower reaches and then along its main tributary, McBee Creek. Downstream of McBee Creek, the road crosses the river's other named tributary, Moss Creek. Both creeks enter the main stem from the left.