| Put In: |
Bridge 8.5 miles upriver from Junction |
| Take Out: |
Junction City |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
-IV @ 400-1,000 cfs, III-IV+ @1,000-2,000 cfs
|
| Gradient: |
79 fpm |
| Run Length: |
8.5 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
5620 cfs @ 05/26/2012 09:00 AM - TRINITY R A HOOPA CA, reading taken from USGS
|
| Good Level: |
400 - 2,000 cfs, Optimum 1,000 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
There is no gauge for this creek. This is usually running when the Trinity River at Hoopa gauge reads above 3,000 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: |
Road side run with fun class III/IV rapids, this is a great run for boaters passing through the area. |
| Hazards: |
There are some fast 90 degree corners that require good boat handling skills |
| Water Craft: |
kayak |
| Land Ownership: |
Public |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), 215 miles (3 hours 40 minutes) Northwest of Sacramento |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: The take out is in Junction City about 9 miles west of Weaverville on Route 299.
Put In: From Junction City take Canyon Creek Road 8.5 miles upriver to the bridge over the creek, put in there. |
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