| Put In: |
East Fork Confluence |
| Take Out: |
Denny |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
to IV @ 300 - 800 cfs , Class IV
to V- @ 800 - 2,000 cfs , Portage
|
| Gradient: |
67 fpm |
| Run Length: |
4.5 miles |
| Good Level: |
500 - 1,500 cfs, Optimum 1,000 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: |
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 is a short section of river with a few short gorges. One gorge has large overhanging walls. Each gorge contains respectable rapids that deserve scouting |
| Hazards: |
Scout the rapids in each gorge. Most of the rapids are blind. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak |
| Land Ownership: |
Public |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), 271 miles (5 hours 4 minutes) Northwest of Sacramento |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: On the north side of Denny turn onto a small dirt road near the school. Take this road until it becomes to steep for vehicles. The take out is a short distance down the road at an old bridge.
Put In: From Denny continue north up river for 3 miles to the bridge over the river, this is the put in. |
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