| Put In: |
Mumbo Creek |
| Take Out: |
Whipple Ranch |
| Difficulty: |
Class IV
, Class V
, Portage
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| Gradient: |
Average 122 fpm, Highest 150 fpm |
| Run Length: |
8.2 miles |
| Good Level: |
300 - 1,000 cfs, Optimum 600 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
There is no gauge for this river, call 800-742-9474, usually this creek runs about 20% of the inflow to Clair Engle. |
| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, May, November, December
|
| Primary Season: |
This section of river only runs during the winter and spring, usually after a few days of heavy rain, and during the snowmelt |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Said to be the best of the 3 forks of the Trinity, it has many long boulder gardens and a short gorge near the end of the run |
| Hazards: |
There is one portage, possibly more. Each run down you should scout each drop. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak |
| Land Ownership: |
Public |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), 228 miles (4 hours 9 minutes) Northwest of Sacramento |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: From Redding, on I-5, take Route 299 towards Weaverville for 50 miles. Then turn north onto Route 3, drive about 35 miles north towards the outpost to Coffee Creek. A few miles before Coffee Creek outpost, at the north end of Trinity Lake, turn right onto East Side Road. Drive 8 miles on the road and cross the bridge over the East Fork Trinity. On river left take a left onto the road lead upriver, go a few miles to a bridge across the river at Whipple Ranch, this is the take out.
Put In: From the take out return to Route 3, turn north and drive for 8 miles. Turn onto Ramshorn Road, drive 7 miles to the put in at Mumbo Creek. |
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