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Illinois River Corridor (Six Mile / Store Gulch)

VerifiedBeginner (0-30 ft)

42.15678, -123.65812

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A stretch of the Illinois River south of Cave Junction known for a string of unofficial rock-jumping spots along Illinois River Road, including the Six Mile and Store Gulch access points, in exceptionally clear emerald water.

Jumps at this location

Store Gulch main boulder

20 ft

Beginner (0-30 ft)

Upstream rocks

25 ft

Beginner (0-30 ft)

Warnings

Steep, loose-gravel access trail; poison oak.

Access

Illinois River Road parallels the river with several pull-offs; Illinois River Forks State Park is the developed access point into this stretch. The road itself is narrow and steep in places.

Best conditions

Summer, once the river has dropped from winter high water.

Submitted by SmartLeap Field ResearchVerified Aug 17, 2026