| Put In: |
Big Slide Campground |
| Take Out: |
Low Water Bridge |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
to IV+ @ 700 - 1,200 cfs , Class IV
to V @ 1,200 - 2,000 cfs , Portage
2
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| Gradient: |
37 fpm |
| Run Length: |
17 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
5620 cfs @ 05/26/2012 09:00 AM - TRINITY R A HOOPA CA, reading taken from USGS
|
| Good Level: |
700 - 2,000 cfs, Optimum 1,500 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
There is no gauge for this creek. It is usually running when the Trinity River at Hoopa gauge reads between 3,000 cfs and 10,000 cfs |
| 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: |
This section is the most challenging section on the South Fork, the first 4.5 miles are the most challenging. There are a few rapids that you will probably want to portage, and a few that are mandatory portages |
| Hazards: |
There are many rapids that require scouting and possibly portaging. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak |
| Land Ownership: |
Public |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), 230 miles (4 hours 41 minutes) Northwest of Sacramento |
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