| Put In: |
Hobo Gulch |
| Take Out: |
Bridge on Hobo Gulch Road |
| Difficulty: |
Class IV
, Class V
, Portage
2
|
| Gradient: |
Average 104 fpm, Highest 190 fpm |
| Run Length: |
14 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
5620 cfs @ 05/26/2012 09:00 AM - TRINITY R A HOOPA CA, reading taken from USGS
|
| Good Level: |
500 - 1,000 cfs, Optimum 800 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
There is no gauge for this river. This usually runs when the Trinity River at Hoopa gauge reads between 3,000 and 5,000 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
March, April, May
|
| Primary Season: |
This section of river only runs during the spring, usually after a few days of heavy rain or during snowmelt |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
This river runs through a very remote canyon and demands undivided attention from put in to take out |
| Hazards: |
Very remote canyon, steep continuous gradient, one class V rapid after another, 2 mandatory portages |
| Water Craft: |
kayak |
| Land Ownership: |
Public |
| Wilderness: |
Yes |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), 236 miles (4 hours 40 minutes) Northwest of Sacramento |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: On Route 299 go east past Big Bar for 8 miles. Turn on the road that goes up the North Fork Trinity near Old Helena. In 1 mile you will cross a bridge, this is the take out.
Put In: At the take out continue up river on the road, in 2.5 miles turn onto the large dirt road called Hobo Gulch Road. Drive up this road to the bridge over the North Fork Trinity and put in there. |
Lodging in California
