It is known as Colliding Rivers because of the nearly head-on angle at which the streams meet,[1] the only place in the state of Oregon where a river meets its tributary in such a straight angle.

The Colliding Rivers is on the west side of the town of Glide, which is accessed off Oregon Route 138.

[3] Route 138 has a rest area and viewpoint adjacent to the Colliding Rivers Visitor Center that includes a comfort station, plus several interpretive panels about the area and its natural phenomenon.

The Colliding Rivers area is a constricted spot of the two rivers because of several large rock formations.

Within a 5-mile radius surrounding the Colliding Rivers point there are many straight river routes leading to several class 2 and 2+ pool drop rapids with frequent 2–3 feet standing waves.