Christopher Creek - Box Canyon


Christopher Creek, Arizona, US

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Usual Difficulty I (for normal flows)

Christopher Creek


Christopher Creek
Photo of Cody Howard by Harlan Taney

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
TONTO CREEK ABV GUN CREEK, NEAR ROOSEVELT, AZ.
usgs-09499000 100 - 1000 cfs I 00h49m 19 cfs (rc= -0.1 )


River Description

One of the top creeks in the US. This creek didn't start getting attention until Bret Howard, Roy Lippman, Tyler Williams, Hut Wade and Mark Knight attempted it first in '05. Roy broke his leg on the 4th or 5th drop (a 10-footer into a shallow pool). Evan, Kyle and Todd G completed the first d shortly after. It has been on the radar of steep creekers, worldwide, ever since its opening and dramatic spring events.

Put In: Christopher Creek campground off the 260 just outside of Payson, AZ
Take Out: Downstream at Bear Flats (may require a 4 wheel drive) or hike out at Spring Creek back to you car on the 260.

Photos and Video can be found here:
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StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2010-11-30 21:59:49

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Christopher Creek

Detail Trip Report  Christopher Creek  @Christopher Creek Box Canyon, AZ(1.10MB .jpeg)


Gauge Information

Gauge Description:

This gauge is just a reference. There isn't a gauge on Christopher Creek, but if you see Tonto spike above 100, you will be able to get down the creek. A good flow is around 400 on the Tonto gauge (spiked).

 

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
TONTO CREEK ABV GUN CREEK, NEAR ROOSEVELT, AZ.
usgs-09499000 100 - 1000 cfs I 00h49m 19 cfs (rc= -0.1 )

RangeWater LevelDifficultyComment
100 -1000 cfs barely runnable-high runnable I This gauge is just a reference. There isn't a gauge on Christopher Creek, but if you see Tonto spike above 100, you will be able to get down the creek.

Report - Reports of Christopher Creek Box Canyon and related gauges

Reports give the public a chance to report on river conditions throughout the country as well as log the history of a river.

Reports

When River/Gauge Subject Level Reporter
Christopher CreekBox Canyon [AZ] Christopher Creek n/a Cody Howard

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Mile Rapid Name Class Features (Legend)
0.0Spring CreekN/AAccess

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