| Put In: |
Suspension Bridge at Jackshaw Road |
| Take Out: |
Maple Creek Road |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
to IV+ @ 700 - 2,000 cfs , Class IV
to V > 2,000 cfs , Portage
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| Gradient: |
37 fpm |
| Run Length: |
10 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
4060 cfs @ 12/14/2016 08:45 AM - MAD R NR ARCATA CA, reading taken from USGS
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| Good Level: |
700 - 2,500 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, September, October, November, December
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| Primary Season: |
This river only runs during the fall and winter, usually after a few days of heavy rain |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Boulder garden rapids, starts off with a good warm up consisting of fun class III. At some flows expect to portage a few of the bigger rapids. |
| Hazards: |
Be prepared to portage some rapids at water levels above 2,000 cfs. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak |
| Land Ownership: |
Mixed |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), 303 miles (5 hours 14 minutes) Northwest of Sacramento |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: At the north end of Eureka turn east onto Myrtle Road, in 5 miles Old Arcata Road comes in from the left and Myrtle Road changes to Kneeland Road. Follow the signs to Kneeland. 14 miles from US 101 turn left onto Maple Creek road, the take out is 6 miles down this road.
Put In: From the take out continue on Kneeland Road 4 miles past Maple Creek Road. Turn left onto Mountain View Road and follow the signs toward Kneeland Airport. In about 8 miles turn left onto Jackshaw Road, the put in is 2 miles down this road at a dead end. |
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