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Chetco - 2) Craggie Creek to South Fork (Chetco Gorge)
Chetco, Oregon, US |
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2) Craggie Creek to South Fork (Chetco Gorge)
| Usual Difficulty | III-IV(V) (for normal flows) |
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| Length | 8.7 Miles |
| Avg. Gradient | 27 fpm |
Gauge Information
| Name | Range | Difficulty | Updated | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHETCO RIVER NEAR BROOKINGS, OR | ||||
| usgs-14400000 | 500 - 3000 cfs | III-IV(V) | 21h20m | 787 cfs (rc= 0.1 ) |
River Description
Forested river gorge on the Chetco Wild and Scenic River in the Siskiyou National Forest.
It starts as mild class 2, slowly builds to class 3 then a couple of 4's, and then back to class
3 and 2 in short order. In 1/2 mile past the bridge you arrive at the gorge; eddy-out right to
scout/portage. Candy Cane the 1st rapid is a beautiful class rapid at flows around 2,400 cfs,
beautiful rapid! Conehead the next (last) rapid in the gorge is a long class 5+ that has to be
seen to be believed.
A good run if you are looking for adventure and can find your way on poorly signed roads. You can
hike in to see the gorge which is the highlight of the run.
StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2010-03-14 16:34:24
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2) Craggie Creek to South Fork (Chetco Gorge), Chetco Oregon, US (mobile)