| Put In: |
Happy Camp |
| Take Out: |
Green Riffle |
| Difficulty: |
Class I
, Class II
, Class III
, Class IV
Dragons Tooth Rapid
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| Gradient: |
17 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
37.5 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
1000 cfs @ 02/10/2012 02:15 AM - KLAMATH R BL IRON GATE DAM CA, reading taken from USGS
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| Flow Information (phone): |
Department of Water Resources; 916-653-9647. |
| Good Level: |
1,000 - 2,000 cfs is optimum flow |
| Streamflow Comments: |
For a first time down the Optimum flow is 1,000 - 2,000 cfs. This section of river is also runnable at 2,500 - 3,500, at these medium high flows expect some rapids to become class IV. Low levels for this section are near 500 cfs, doable but not recommended. Also this section has been run at high levels, 10,000 - 15,000 cfs, only advanced boaters should run this section at high levels.
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| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
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| Primary Season: |
A great time to run this section of river is in the heat of summer. Summer usually offers good water levels and warm water. During the rainy season swollen side streams have been known to double the flow of this section.
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| Permit: |
None presently required. |
| Character/Similar To: |
This river has the unique combination of moderate rapids, warm water, easy access, superb scenery, abundant wildlife, excellent camping, and fairly light use making it one of the state's best floats. |
| Hazards: |
Don't run Ishi Pishi Falls, located 3 miles downriver of the Green Riffle Access Point. There are many class II/III rapids. At high water levels, above 3,000 cfs, some rapids washout while others become class IV. Always watch for snakes, scorpions, bears, and poison oak. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
Mixed National Forest and private. |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Camping on River: |
Numerous developed and primitive campsites along the river and highway 96. Many large beaches. |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), 322 miles Northwest of Sacramento |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: Turn off of I-5, 4.9 miles north of Yreka and follow Hwy 96 downstream until you reach Happy Camp. Once at Happy Camp, cross the river and follow the signs to Curley Jack Campground.
Take-out: Go west on Hwy 96 and continue for about 38 miles and turn into Green Riffle access point. You'll see several access points downstream of Happy Camp that can be used as well. Green Riffle is the last access point before Class VI Ishi Pishi Falls.
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