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Scott Canyon Info
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| Put In: |
Canyon Entrance |
| Take Out: |
Klamath Confluence |
| Difficulty: |
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| Gradient: |
52 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
21.5 miles; shorter runs possible. |
| Current Streamflow |
100 cfs @ 07/23/2008 11:30 AM - SCOTT R NR FORT JONES CA, reading taken from USGS
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| Flow Information (phone): |
Department of Water Resources; 707-443-9305. |
| Good Level: |
800-3,000 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
April, May, June
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| Permit: |
None presently required. |
| Character/Similar To: |
Rapids are nearly continuous with short pools seperating the sharp, boulder choked drops. The first three miles of this run are Class III and IV, and the final 4 miles from Scott Bar to the Klamath are Class III-. |
| Hazards: |
Most of Scott Canyon is for experts only. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,canoe,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
Mostly National Forest |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Camping on River: |
Forest Service campgrounds along the river. |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), 290 miles Northwest of Sacramento |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: Turn south off Hwy 96 onto Scott River Road and drive upriver some 20 miles. There are several possible put-ins upstream from the Kelsey Creek Bridge.
Take-out: Drive 35 miles west on Hwy 96 from I-5 about 10 miles north of Yreka.
The shuttle is about 40 minutes one way. |
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