| Put In: |
Bridge on US 101 |
| Take Out: |
Big Bend |
| Difficulty: |
Class IV
+ @ 400 - 700 cfs , Class V
> 700 cfs , Portage
3
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| Gradient: |
108 fpm |
| Run Length: |
5 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
164 cfs @ 05/26/2012 08:30 AM - SF EEL R A LEGGETT CA, reading taken from USGS
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| Good Level: |
400 - 700 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
There is no gauge for this creek. This creek usually runs when the South Fork Eel at Leggett gauge reads between 3,000 and 6,000 cfs
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| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, November, December
|
| Primary Season: |
This creek only runs during the winter, usually after a few days of heavy rain.
|
| Permit: |
None presently required. Parking fee required at the take out. |
| Character/Similar To: |
This creek starts as a very low volume narrow creek. After a while the flow picks up, most of the rapids on this run are long and continuous and involve alot of rock dodging. |
| Hazards: |
There are a few mandatory portages around rapids. This run is for expert kayakers only |
| Land Ownership: |
Public |
| Wilderness: |
Yes |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), 168 miles (3 hours 15 minutes) Northwest of Sacramento |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put In: From Laytonville take US 101 north to the bridge over Rattlesnake Bridge, this is the put in.
Take Out: Continue north on US 101 and take the Cummings exit. Turn left at the exit and drive about 3 miles to Big Bend.
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