BRT Insights - WW Kayaking & Hiking

Comprehensive guide for class II, III & IV whitewater rivers and creeks in California for rafting, kayaking, river tubing and canoeing.

Maps, trip reports, etc. produced by me are included together with comprehensive links to all significant California class II, III & IV whitewater paddle boating resources produced by others, both online and in print. Guides for boating on some creeks are on pages of their own, while many other creeks are listed on the pages for the major rivers into which they run. California River Guides listed alphabetically.

Jump to: North Coast, Klamath Basin, Sacramento Valley, San Joaquin Valley, Great Basin, SF Bay Area & South Coast, Kayak Surfing, Wild & Scenic.

North Coast.
• North Coast river overview.
• Listed from north to south: Smith River, Klamath River - see below, Redwood Creek, Mad River, (Eel River, Black Butte River, Outlet Creek, Ten Mile Creek, Van Duzen River), Bear River, Mattole River, Noyo River, Big River, Albion River, (Navarro River, Rancheria Creek), Garcia River, Gualala River, (Russian River, Mark West Creek, Austin Creek). Ocean Surf Kayaking on the California Coast.

Klamath Basin.
• Klamath River Regional Overview.
• Listed from west to east: (Klamath River, Indian Creek, Elk Creek, Clear Creek [Siskiyou County]), (Trinity River, Coffee Creek, Indian Creek, Canyon Creek, New River, Hayfork Creek), Cal Salmon River, Scott River, Shasta River.

Sacramento Valley Basin.
• Sacramento River Tributaries Overview.
• West side of Sacramento Valley listed from north to south: Clear Creek (Shasta County), Cottonwood Creek, Elder Creek, Thomes Creek, Stony Creek, Grindstone Creek, Cache Creek, Bear Creek (Colusa County), Putah Creek.

• North side of Sacramento Valley Listed from west to east: Sacramento River, McCloud River, Pit River.

• East side of Sacramento Valley [= west side of Sierra] listed from north to south: Bear Creek (Shasta County), Battle Creek, Antelope Creek, Mill Creek, Deer Creek, Butte Creek, (Feather River, Indian Creek, Spanish Creek), (Yuba River, Lavezzola Creek, Pauley Creek), Bear River, American River, Cosumnes River, Mokelumne River.

San Joaquin Valley Basin.
• San Joaquin Regional Overview.
• San Joaquin River tributaries: Calaveras River, Stanislaus River, Tuolumne River, Merced River, Chowchilla River, (Fresno River, Coarsegold Creek), San Joaquin River, (Kings River, Big Creek, Helms Creek, Sycamore Creek), Kaweah River, Tule River, Kern River.

Great Basin (partly in Nevada). [= east side of Sierra]
• Great Basin Overview.
• Listed from north to south: Susan River, (Truckee River, Donner Creek & Little Truckee River), Carson River, Walker River, (Owens River, Reversed Creek, Rush Creek, Mammoth Creek, Hot Creek), Colorado River.

SF Bay Area & South Coast California.
• Central & South Coast Rivers Overview
• Listed from north to south: (SF Bay Area, Petaluma River, Napa River, Alameda Creek, Coyote Creek, Guadalupe River), Pescadero Creek, San Lorenzo River, Soquel Creek, Pajaro River, (Salinas River, Nacimiento River, San Antonio River, Arroyo Seco), Carmel River, Little Sur River, Big Sur River, (Sisquoc River, Manzana Creek, Cuyama River, Santa Maria River), Santa Ynez River, (Santa Clara River, Elizabeth Lake Canyon Creek, Piru Creek, Sespe Creek), Los Angeles River, San Gabriel River, San Antonio Creek, Santa Margarita River.

Surf Kayaking in Rivers and Ocean - California & Nevada.
• Kayak Surfing and Playboating in Rivers and Ocean - CA-NV Overview.

Wild and Scenic Rivers.

• Wild and Scenic Rivers in CA - Additions.
• CA's Wild and Scenic Rivers Program.
• CA Rivers in USA Wild and Scenic Program.

California River Directory - recreation and conservation in the river canyons.

Each river watershed listed above has a section in the California River Directory. No matter which recreation brings you there, maybe you want to know where to camp or what other kinds of recreation are available in the vicnity. Recreation and conservation go together because those who enjoy recreation there are probably also interested to preserve our rivers and their watersheds.
(California River Directory - Recreation & Conservation. Click on a river watershed. Set display options - alphabetical 100. Section 1=kayaking-canoeing, 2=rafting-oarboating, 3=environment-conservation, 4=fishing, 5=camping-hiking, 6=other-resources)

Postscripts.

• These guides focus on enjoying and appreciating the class II, III & IV whitewater river runs that are most often paddled by the majority of whitewater boaters. Many other whitewater guides were written by class V boaters and for class V boaters, so I have decided to make something with a very different emphasis. Some class I or class V runs will occasionally be included in my paddlesports guide, but mostly just to document that there are not class II, III or IV runs in those areas.

• Many of the river access locations in this whitewater river guide are estimated from old published sources or guessed from map inspection. Please send information about any locations where you have encountered river access problems, and/or any alternative access points where there were no problems. Post your comments on the relevant whitewater river guide pages (click on the comments link at the bottom of the relevant article) or contact me directly. I will update these river guides with the best available information about safe and legal river access locations. Please send in your trip report updates to help make these guides more useful for the boating community.

• These guides feature the California rivers protected in the USA National Wild & Scenic River Program and the California Wild & Scenic River Program.

• Many creeks are listed in the guide, either on the page for the river into which they drain, or on pages of their own. Guides for a few remaining whitewater creeks and minor rivers will be added as my time permits.

• Please let me know about your trip reports from paddleboating on California rivers and I will post or link to them. Please let me know about any additional websites that should be listed in the California River Directory or the California Whitewater Guides.

More about:
• Disclaimer - How to use this whitewater river paddleboating guide.
• Securing paddleboater's legal rights to whitewater boating in California and Nevada.
• California River Maps - Atlas & Gazetteer by Delorme, 2008.
• Rafting, Canoeing, and Kayaking Guides for California Whitewater Rivers - BRT Insights. The geographic list of whitewater runs above has been reorganized. The runs are listed alphabetically and listed by whitewater class ratings.
• California Rivers Report, Seven Major Hydrologic Basins: The Trust for Public Land.
• California County Maps - mapsofworld.

Tags: whitewater, California, kayaking, rafting, canoeing, paddle boating, paddlesport, river.

Labels: guide, subtopic

Guide for Kayaking, Canoeing & Rafting - Fresno County California, USA.

Whitewater Runs on the San Joaquin River - put-ins and other landmark locations.

San Joaquin River South Fork.
A. Paiute Creek to Florence Lake Run, class IV-Vp, 14 miles.
put-in - N 37.22541 W 118.83362
take-out - N 37.27438 W 118.97485

B. Florence Lake to Mono Hot Springs Run, class IV, 7 miles.
put-in - N 37.27438 W 118.97485
take-out - N 37.32597 W 119.01288

San Joaquin River - Main.
C. Mammoth Pool Dam to Powerhouse Run, class IV-V, 8 miles.
put-in - N 37.32069 W 119.32050
take-out - N 37.21927 W 119.34066

D. Chawanakee Gorge Run, class V, 8 miles.
put-in - N 37.21927 W 119.34066
take-out - N 37.15799 W 119.40559

E. Redinger Dam to Kerkhoff Reservoir Run, class III-IV, 6 miles.
put-in - N 37.14410 W 119.45134
take-out - N 37.14732 W 119.50344

F. Patterson Bend Run, class Vp, 11.5 miles.
put-in - N 37.15197 W 119.50833
take-out - N 37.09353 W 119.55365

G. Kerchoff #1 PH to Kerchoff #2 PH Run, class IV+, 1.9 miles.
put-in - N 37.09353 W 119.55365
take-out - N 37.07179 W 119.56101

H. Kerchoff #2 PH to Millerton Reservoir Run, class III, ~3 miles.
put-in - N 37.07179 W 119.56101
take-out - ?? Complicated !!

I. San Joaquin River Parkway below Friant Dam, class I, 40 miles.

Map of whitewater put-in locations on the San Joaquin River.

• Instructions for online interactive road maps & topographic river maps.
• For full screen road maps & topographic maps see below.

Full-Screen River Map - San Joaquin River landmarks.
DoubleClick or point on the red markers to view the names & coordinates of landmarks displayed above (A, B, etc.).

Online River Guides & River Flow Data for Paddle Boating.

• Directory for Paddle Boating on the San Joaquin River.
(Click on All Tags, click on a river. Display options - alphabetical 100. See section 1.)

Printed Guidebooks for San Joaquin River Whitewater.

• Best Whitewater in California, Third Edition 1998. (Guidebook - pg 245-257)
• California River Maps - Atlas & Gazetteer by Delorme, 2008.

Paddleboating Stories from the San Joaquin River NEEDED !!

• Please send in your trip report from San Joaquin River whitewater boating. I will post or link to whitewater boating trip stories, pictures & videos from guest authors.

Whitewater River Canyons - Environmental Protection & Outdoor Activities.

• San Joaquin River Watershed Recreation & Conservation Directory. Websites for the San Joaquin River Valley. (Display options - alphabetical 100. Section 1=canoeing-kayaking, 2=rafting-oarboating, 3=conservation-environment, 4=fishing, 5=hiking-camping, 6=other-websites)

More about:
• Nearby rivers & creeks: Merced River, Kings River, San Joaquin River Valley Region.
• Rafting, Kayaking & Canoeing Guides for California Whitewater Rivers.
• Using these whitewater river paddleboating guides - BRT Kayaking.

Tags: California, river, San Joaquin River, whitewater, river map, kayaking, rafting, canoeing, paddle boating.

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Kayaking, Canoeing & Rafting Guide - Tulare County California, USA.

Whitewater Runs on the Kaweah River - put-ins and other landmark locations.

Kaweah River North Fork.
A. Paradise Beach to Bailey Bridge Run, class III+, 2.1 miles.
alt put-in - N 36.51716 W 118.90074 - Advance Ruins
put-in - N 36.50550 W 118.90194 ?? Paradise Beach ??
take-out - N 36.47852 W 118.92211

B. Bailey Bridge to Three Rivers Run, class III+, 3 miles.
put-in - N 36.47852 W 118.92211
take-out - N 36.43827 W 118.90623

Kaweah River Main.
C. Park Boundary Run, class IV-V, 0.6 miles.
(SCE Power Plant No 3. to Confluence with the East Fork)
put-in - N 36.49027 W 118.82881
take-out - N 36.47628 W 118.84919

D. Confuence of the East Fork to Dinely Bridge Run, class IV, 3.1 miles.
bridge - N 36.47908 W 118.83952 - bridge not OK for put-in ??
put-in - N 36.47628 W 118.84919
take-out - N 36.45860 W 118.87713

E. Dinely Bridge to Three Rivers Run, class III-IV, 3 miles.
put-in - N 36.45860 W 118.87713
Three Rivers Hideaway RV Park - N 36.45413 W 118.89035
take-out - N 36.43827 W 118.90623

F. Three Rivers to Lake Run, class II-IV, 3.6 miles.
put-in - N 36.43827 W 118.90623
take-out - N 36.41058 W 118.94588 ??

Kaweah River & St. Johns River Below Lake Kaweah.
G. Terminus Dam to Visalia Run, class I-II, 15 miles.
put-in - N 36.40091 W 119.02704
Hwy 245 bridge - N 36.37182 W 119.09798
take-out - N 36.33838 W 119.22020

H. St. Johns River below McKays Point, class II+, ~12 miles.
put-in - N 36.38923 W 119.04605
Airport - N 36.39666 W 119.10094
Cutler Park - N 36.35122 W 119.23286
Rd 80 - N 36.41410 W 119.39461

River Map - whitewater put-in locations on the Kaweah River.

• Instructions for interactive road maps & river maps.
• For full screen topographic & road maps see below.

Full-Screen River Map - Kaweah River landmarks.
Point or DoubleClick on the red markers to see the names & coordinates of landmarks shown above (A, B, etc.).

Online River Guides & River Flow Data for Paddle Boating.

• Directory for Paddle Boating on the Kaweah River.
(Click on All Tags, click on a river. Display options - alphabetical 100. See section 1.)

Printed Guidebooks - Kaweah River.

• Guidebook - Sierra Whitewater - A Paddler's Guide ... 1974. (pg. 145-147)
• Guidebook - Best Whitewater in California, Third Edition 1998. (pg 274-282)
• Guidebook - California Whitewater - A Guide to the Rivers, Third Edition 1995. (pg.39-42)
• California River Maps - Atlas & Gazetteer by Delorme, 2008.

Kaweah River Boating Stories NEEDED !!

• Please write to me to send in your Kaweah River trip report. I will post or link to whitewater boating trip stories, pictures & videos from guest authors.
• K for Kaweah - Paddle California 11june2009.
• Kaweah River video - aorafting 07june2007.
• Kaweah River Rafting video - All-Outdoors 05june2008.
• Kaweah River Gateway Run - PDX River Explorers 21june2008.
• Kaweah River Rafting - All-Outdoors 25mar2008.

Whitewater River Canyons - Outdoor Activities & Environmental Protection.

• Kaweah River Watershed Recreation & Conservation Directory. Websites for the Kaweah River Valley. (Display options - alphabetical 100. Section 1=kayaking-canoeing, 2=rafting-oarboating, 3=environment-conservation, 4=fishing, 5=camping-hiking, 6=other-resources)

More about:
• Creeks & rivers nearby: Kings River, Tule River, San Joaquin River Valley Region.
• Rafting, Canoeing, and Kayaking Guides for Whitewater Rivers in California.
• What to expect from these whitewater river kayaking and rafting guides - BRT Insights.

Tags: Kaweah River, whitewater, California, river map, kayaking, rafting, canoeing, paddle boating, river.

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Canoeing , Rafting & Kayaking Guide - Kern County & Tulare County California, USA.

Kern River Whitewater Runs - put-ins and other landmark locations.

Kern River North Fork (Upper Kern).
A. Forks of the Kern Run, class IV-V, 14 miles.
put-in - N 36.13098 W 118.43631
take-out - N 35.96786 W 118.48974

B. Johnsondale Bridge to Fairview Dam Run, class III-IV, 2.7 miles. (Limestone)
put-in - N 35.96786 W 118.48974 ??
Limestone Campground - N 35.96259 W 118.48236
take-out - N 35.94495 W 118.47914

C. Below Fairview Dam to Below Fairview Resort Run, class III, 3 miles.
put-in - N 35.94495 W 118.47914
take-out - N 35.91338 W 118.48703

D. Below Fairview Resort to Above Gold Ledge Campground Run, class III-VIp, 2.7 miles.
put-in - N 35.91338 W 118.48703
take-out - N 35.89427 W 118.46648

E. Above Gold Ledge Campground to The Cable Run, class III-V, 6 miles.
put-in - N 35.89427 W 118.46648
take-out - N 35.82506 W 118.46605

F. The Cable to Kern River Powerhouse #3 Run, class III-IV, 3.5 miles.
put-in - N 35.82506 W 118.46605
playspot - N 35.80928 W 118.45495 - Camp 3 Wave Park & Surf Kayak Playspot
take-out - N 35.77514 W 118.43483

G. Kern River Powerhouse #3 to Riverside Park Run, class III, 2 miles.
put-in - N 35.77514 W 118.43483
take-out - N 35.75160 W 118.42163

H. Riverside to the Cemetery Run, class I-III, 2 miles.
put-in - N 35.75160 W 118.42163
take-out - N 35.72352 W 118.43459

Kern River - South Fork.
I. Kennedy Meadows to Long Valley Run, class III-V+, 22 miles.
put-in - N 36.01967 W 118.13530
take-out - N 35.84819 W 118.14530

(unrunnable ?? section with difficult access)

J. Gaging Station to Isabella Run, class ??, ~10 miles.
put-in - N 35.73909 W 118.17525
take-out - N 35.67199 W 118.32737

Kern River Main (Lower Kern).
K. Isabella Dam to Miracle Hot Springs Run, class II-III, 8.5 miles.
put-in - N 35.64148 W 118.48236
take-out - N 35.57747 W 118.53304

L. Miracle Hot Springs to Democrat Springs Run, class III-IV, 12 miles.
put-in - N 35.57747 W 118.53304
take-out - N 35.52929 W 118.66548

M. Democrat Springs - Cadillacs Section, class V+, 2.9 miles.
put-in - N 35.52481 W 118.67306 (below Democrat Dam)
take-out - N 35.49338 W 118.69904

N. Lucas & Richbar Sections, class IVp, 4.6 miles.
put-in - N 35.49338 W 118.69904
Lucas Creek Falls - N 35.48321 W 118.71461 (portage)
take-out - N 35.47886 W 118.74062 ?? (Nude Beach)

O. Cataracts Section, class V+, 2.7 miles.
put-in - N 35.47886 W 118.74062 ?? (Nude Beach)
take-out - N 35.44094 W 118.79532

P. Mouth of Canyon to Rancheria Rd, class II-IV, 3 miles.
put-in - N 35.44094 W 118.79532
Diversion Dam - N 35.43931 W 118.80160
take-out - N 35.42571 W 118.82941 (Rancheria Rd - Forest Route 25503)

Q. Rancheria Rd to Hart Park Run, class II, 6 miles.
put-in - N 35.42571 W 118.82941 (Rancheria Rd - Forest Route 25503)
take-out - N 35.44676 W 118.92005

River Map - whitewater put-in locations on the Kern River.

• Instructions for interactive road maps & river maps.
• For full screen topographic & road maps see below.

Full-Screen River Map - Kern River landmarks.
Point or DoubleClick on the red markers to see the names & coordinates of landmarks shown above (A, B, etc.).

Online River Guides & River Flow Data for Paddle Boating.

• Directory for Paddleboating on the Kern River.
(Click on All Tags, click on a river. Display options - alphabetical 100. See section 1.)

Printed Guidebooks - Kern River.

• Guide Book - Western Whitewater From the Rockies to the Pacific, 1994. (pg. 326-336)
• Guide Book - California Whitewater - A Guide to the Rivers, Third Edition 1995. (pg.12-38)
• Guide Book - Best Whitewater in California, Third Edition 1998. (pg 285-298)
• Guide Book - Sierra Whitewater - A Paddler's Guide ... 1974. (pg. 148-158)
• California River Maps - Atlas & Gazetteer by Delorme, 2008.

Kern River Boating Stories NEEDED !!

Please contact me to submit your Kern River trip report. I will post or link to whitewater boating trip stories, pictures & videos from guest authors.
• Lower Kern Playboating KRT and Royal Flush playspots video - FilmerSpencer 27july2009.
• Tubing at Kern River video - izzie360 23june2009.
• End of Kern River 08 video - BigAirProductions 24aug2008.
• Playboating the Lower Kern video - BigAirProductions 08aug2008.
• rafting & kayaking videos - kayaker6sic6.
• Kern river 2007 video - CHATO1975.
• Troop47 - Kern River Rafting june2008.
• Kern River Rafting 2005 video - RobHartman.
• cataracts of the kern river kayaking video - kayaker6sic6 12july2007.
• Brush Creek kayak race Kern River Festival 2007 - sweagenwench 20may2007.
• Forks of the Kern River pictures - riverhoney 04may2007.
• Kayaking the Lower Kern River - Sierra Sojourner 23july2007.
• Kern River Whitewater video - Dave 23sept2006.
• Running the Kern Headwaters - Veritas 29july2006.
• Lower Kern River trip report - paddling.net 01feb2001.

Whitewater River Canyons - Outdoor Activities & Environmental Protection.

• Kern River is included within the Wild & Scenic Rivers, National Program USA.
• Kern River Valley Conservation & Recreation Directory. Websites for the Kern River watershed. (Display options - alphabetical 100. Section 1=kayaking-canoeing, 2=oarboating-rafting, 3=environment-conservation, 4=fishing, 5=hiking-camping, 6=other-resources)

More about:
• Kern River NF - Camp 3 Wave - Park & Surf Kayak Playspot.
• Nearby rivers & creeks: Kaweah River, Tule River, San Joaquin River Valley Region.
• Rafting, Canoeing, and Kayaking Guides for Whitewater Rivers in California.
• What to expect from these whitewater river kayaking and rafting guides - BRT Insights.

Tags: wild and scenic, Kern River, California, whitewater, river map, rafting, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boating, river.

Labels: guide

"Only after the last tree has been cut down, only after the last river has been poisoned, only after the last fish has been caught, only then will you find that money cannot be eaten."
Cree Indian Prophecy (found at Nature Alley by Nature Ali)

More about:
• River Conservation and Environmental Restoration in California - BRT Insights.
• Whitewater River Boaters' Philosophy & Quotes - BRT Insights.

Tags: river conservation, environment, whitewater, river quotes, river.

Labels: conservation, philosophy

Canoeing, Rafting, Innertubing & Kayaking Paddlesport Guide - Mendocino County & Sonoma County.

Russian River Whitewater Paddleboating Runs.

Russian River - Tributaries.
A. Russian River EF, class III, 2.6 miles. (flows in the summer due to Eel River water diversions)
      put-in - N 39.26077 W 123.11215 (A)
      take-out - N 39.23671 W 123.15176

B1. Mark West Creek Run, class III-V, 4 miles.
      put-in - N 38.54964 W 122.72038 (B)
      take-out - N 38.50551 W 122.72964

B2. Mark West Creek Run, class ??, ~12 miles.
      put-in - N 38.50551 W 122.72964
      take-out - N 38.49407 W 122.89526

C. Austin Creek Run, class I+, 7.5 miles.
      put-in - N 38.54333 W 123.08807 (C)
      take-out - N 38.47133 W 123.04619

Russian River - Main.
D. Coyote Dam to Talmage Run, class II, 4.5 miles.
      put-in - N 39.19114 W 123.17178 (D)
      take-out - N 39.13459 W 123.18661

E. Talmage to Hopland Run, class I+, 14.5 miles.
      put-in - N 39.13459 W 123.18661 (E)
      take-out - N 38.97144 W 123.10663

F. Hopland to Pieta Creek Run, class I-II, 5 miles.
      put-in - N 38.97144 W 123.10663 (F)
      take-out - N 38.92323 W 123.05756

G. Pieta Creek to Cloverdale, class II-III, 11 miles. (Squaw Rock Run)
      put-in - N 38.92323 W 123.05756 (G)
      take-out - N 38.80898 W 123.00789

Russian River Flatwater Paddleboating Runs.

H. Cloverdale to Asti Run, class 1, 6 miles.
      put-in - N 38.80898 W 123.00789 (H)
      take-out - N 38.76335 W 122.96868

I. Asti to Alexander Valley Rd Run, class 1, 10.5 miles.
      put-in - N 38.76335 W 122.96868 (I)
      take-out - N 38.65871 W 122.82964

J. Alexander Valley Rd to Healdsburg Run, class 1, 14.6 miles.
      put-in - N 38.65871 W 122.82964 (J)
      take-out - N 38.60118 W 122.85929

K. Healdsburg to Mirabel Pk Run, class 1, 10.1 miles.
      put-in - N 38.60118 W 122.85929 (K)
      take-out - N 38.49407 W 122.89526

L. Mirabel Pk to Guerneville Run, class 1, 8.6 miles.
      put-in - N 38.49407 W 122.89526 (L)
      take-out - N 38.51110 W 122.98388

M. Guerneville to Austin Ck Run, class 1, 6.7 miles.
      put-in - N 38.51110 W 122.98388 (M)
      take-out - N 38.46078 W 123.05271

N. Austin Ck to Willow Ck Run, class 1, ~5 miles.
      put-in - N 38.46078 W 123.05271 (N)
      take-out - N 38.44004 W 123.09601 (O)

River Map - whitewater put-in locations on the Russian River.

• Instructions for interactive road maps & river maps.
• For full screen topographic & road maps see below.

Full-Screen River Map - Russian River landmarks.
Point or DoubleClick on the red markers to see the names & coordinates of landmarks shown above (A, B, etc.).

GPS Maps from Russian River Paddleboating

• Dog Paddle Down the Russian River - SnoWake 09aug2009 Put-in at Healdsburg, 11.2 miles.
• Russian River Canoeing - tmeekins 22june2008 Put-in at Healdsburg, 8.7 miles.

Online River Guides & River Flow Data for Paddle Boating.

• Directory for Paddlesports on the Russian River.
(Display options - alphabetical 100. See section 1.)

Printed Guidebooks - Russian River Paddlesports.

• Guidebook - Ann Dwyer's Easy Waters of California North, 2000. (pg. 68-81, Russian River, Austin Creek)
• Guidebook - Best Whitewater in California, Third Edition 1998. (pg 4-11)
• Guidebook - West Coast River Touring - Rogue River Canyon and South, 1974. (pg. 173-182)
• Guidebook - California Whitewater - A Guide to the Rivers, Third Edition 1995. (pg.146-150)
• Guidebook - Down the Wild Rivers- A Guide to the Streams of California, 1972. (pg. 200-205)
• California River Maps - Atlas & Gazetteer by Delorme, 2008.

Float Tubing - Innertubing.

• Float Tube (Innertube) Skills, Techniques and Safety for your River Trips.
• Equipment for Float Tubing - BRT Insights.

Russian River Boating Stories REQUESTED !!

Contact me to submit your Russian River trip report. I welcome whitewater boating trip stories, pictures & videos from guest authors. I will post or link to your trip reports.
• See newer trip reports: Russian River Flatwater Boating Guide.
• Russian River Canoeing - Triporati 13sept2009.
• Russian River Kayaking Day Trip photos - ritaparada sept2009.
• Dog Paddle Down the Russian River - SnoWake 09aug2009.
• Rowing into the past - A Modern Mother 05aug2009.
• Paddling the Russian River's Middle Reach - Bay Nature Institute july2009.
• Russian River kayaking - sskpc 22aug2008.
• Russian River kayaking canoeing - tmeekins 22june2008.
• Tubing on the Russian River photos - dmountain 14june2008.
• Bustamante Lab Photos :: Campayaking 04aug2007.
• Bustamante Lab Photos :: Russian River Kayaking Adventure 23july2006.
• Russian River Kayaking Photos - C Hodges 28june2006.
• Russian River Canoeing - Justinsomnia 19june2006.
• Photoset 'Tubing on the Russian River' by dmountain.com.
• Floating down the Russian River - Donal Mountain june2006.
• Dennis on the Road: Floating the Russian River 31may2006.
• Russian River July 2004 kayaking pictures - cakatmos 15july2004.
• Russian River kayaking photos - sfrobin june2004.
• Russian River canoe trip - C Ordway - 2003.
• Lazing along the Russian River - California river - Sunset magazine aug2001.
• Kayaking the Russian River - S Peyton 13jan2000.
• Russian River Photos - russianrivertravel.com

Russian River Canoeing & Kayaking Videos.

• See newer videos: Russian River Flatwater Boating Guide.
• Russian River Inner Tubing video - mphelan1 05july2009.
• Russian River canoe n camp video - nojoka 16june2009.
• Russian River Canoeing video - blindedlilac 25nov2008.
• Kayaking on the Russian River video - sifupeter 30aug2008.
• Russian River, Another Couples Day Out video - floppysfollies 09aug2008.
• Russian River California Playing on a Wave/Hole video - peterkayak 07jan2008.
• Russian River Canoeing at Jenner video - mybluehouse 09may2007.
• Kayaking at the mouth of the Russian River video - dlamsden 10july2006.
• Kayaking the Russian River video - crankbro 03sept2006.
• Kayaking on the Russian River video - sifupeter 30aug2008.
• Russian River, Another Couples Day Out video - floppysfollies 09aug2008.
• Russian River Alexander Valley Camping 0001 video - floppysfollies 07may2009.
• Kayaking Russian River in Monte Rio video - hazelbrook 23june2008.
• Hinshaw's Kayak Ride Russian River video - SheaB22 21oct2007.
• Brandon's kayak self rescue at the Russian River video - fishhntr1 21july2008.
• Motley Crew's Russian River Paddle video - kwf1111 12may2008.
• Hinshaw's Kayak Adventure Russian River video - SheaB22 21oct2007.
• Russian River Freedom Fighters video - MonocleManProduction 16july2007.
• Russian River, Friends and Family video - floppysfollies 04aug2008.
• Recreation on the Russian River video - raspberrytokio 03june2008.
• Russian River Canoeing video - blindedlilac 25nov2008.
• Russian River video - stylehaus 17june2007.
• Conor & Fiona - Russian River video - stylehaus 17june2007.
• Motley Crew's Russian River Paddle Part 2 video - kwf1111 12may2008.

Whitewater River Paddleboating, Recreation & Environment.

• Russian River Valley Conservation & Recreation Directory. Websites for the Russian River watershed. (Display options - alphabetical 100. Section 1=kayaking-canoeing, 2=oarboating-rafting, 3=environment-conservation, 4=fishing, 5=hiking-camping, 6=other-resources)

More about:
• Rivers & creeks nearby: Gualala River, Petaluma River.
• North Coast California River Guides for Paddleboating.
• Canoeing, Kayaking & Rafting Paddlesport Guides for California Whitewater Rivers.
• What to expect from these whitewater river kayaking and rafting guides - BRT Insights.

IceRocket Tags: kayaking, river map, river tubing, float tube.
Tags: Russian River, California, Mendocino County, Sonoma County, rafting, canoeing, whitewater, kayaking, paddle boating, paddlesport, river.

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Rafting, Kayaking & Canoeing Guide - Mono County California, Douglas County, Lyon County & Mineral County Nevada, USA.

Walker River Whitewater Runs - put-ins and other landmark locations.

West Walker River.
A. Leavitt Station Run, class Vp, 2.3 miles.
put-in - N 38.32839 W 119.55151
take-out - N 38.35022 W 119.53520

B. Pickel Meadow Run, class I, 4.5 miles.
put-in - N 38.35022 W 119.53520
take-out - N 38.36589 W 119.48198

C. Sonora Bridge to Hwy 35 Bridge Run, class ??, 2 miles.
put-in - N 38.36589 W 119.48198
take-out - N 38.37968 W 119.45031

D. Hwy 395 Bridge to Walker Run, class III-V, 11 miles.
put-in - N 38.37968 W 119.45031
take-out - N 38.51580 W 119.45572

E. Walker to Topaz Lake Run, class II+, 15 miles.
put-in - N 38.51580 W 119.45572
take-out - N 38.64956 W 119.50142

F. Topaz Lake to Wellington Run, class I-II, 5 miles.
put-in - N 38.69301 W 119.51417
take-out - N 38.75984 W 119.38216

G. Wellington to Wilson Canyon Run, class I+, 17.5 miles.
put-in - N 38.75984 W 119.38216
take-out - N 38.80915 W 119.22106

H. Wilson Canyon Run, class II-III, 3 miles.
put-in - N 38.80915 W 119.22106
take-out - N 38.83382 W 119.18595

East Walker River.
I. Bridgeport to Devils Gate Run, class II-III, 7 miles.
put-in - N 38.34248 W 119.20739
take-out - N 38.41464 W 119.16851

J. Devils Gate to The Elbow Run, class I-II, 9 miles.
put-in - N 38.41464 W 119.16851
take-out - N 38.42730 W 119.04510

K. The Elbow to Pine Grove Rd Bridge Run, class II-III, 13.5 miles.
put-in - N 38.42730 W 119.04510
take-out - N 38.55112 W 118.95249

L. Pine Grove Rd Bridge to Hwy208 Bridge, class I+, 35 miles.
put-in - N 38.55112 W 118.95249
take-out - N 38.87740 W 119.14463

Walker River - Main.
M. Hwy208 Bridge to Walker Lake Run, class I, 61 miles.
put-in - N 38.87740 W 119.14463
take-out - N 38.80815 W 118.74710

River Map - whitewater put-in locations on the Walker River.

• Instructions for interactive road maps & river maps.
• For full screen topographic & road maps see below.

Full-Screen River Map - Walker River landmarks.
Point or DoubleClick on the red markers to see the names & coordinates of landmarks listed above (A, B, etc.).

Online River Guides & River Flow Data for Paddle Boating.

• Paddleboating Directory for the Walker River.
(Display options - alphabetical 100. See section 1.)

Printed Guidebooks - Walker River.

• Sierra Whitewater - A Paddler's Guide ... 1974. (pg. 169-170)
• Best Whitewater in California, Third Edition 1998. (pg 300-302)
• Ann Dwyer's Easy Waters of California North, 2000. (pg. 306-317)
• California River Maps - Atlas & Gazetteer by Delorme, 2008.

Walker River Boating Stories REQUESTED !!

• Contact me to submit your Walker River trip report. I welcome whitewater boating trip stories, pictures & videos from guest authors. I will post or link to your trip reports.

Walker River Recreation & Environment.

• Parts of the Walker River are preserved within the California Wild & Scenic Rivers Program.
• Walker River Watershed Conservation & Recreation Directory. Walker River valley websites. (Display options - alphabetical 100. Section 1=kayaking-canoeing, 2=oarboating-rafting, 3=environment-conservation, 4=fishing, 5=hiking-camping, 6=other-resources)

More about:
• Nearby rivers & creeks: Carson River, Owens River, Great Basin Rivers of CA NV - Regional Overview.
• Kayaking & Rafting Guides for California Whitewater Rivers.
• What to expect from these whitewater river kayaking and rafting guides - BRT Insights.

Tags: Walker River, California, river map, whitewater, kayaking, paddle boating, river.

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Whitewater River Kayaking, Rafting & Canoeing Guide - Modoc County, Lassen County & Shasta County, California USA.

Pit River put-in locations for Whitewater Paddleboating Runs.

Run name (whitewater class)(coordinates of put-ins & other landmarks).

A. Canby Run (class II, 10 miles).
put-in - N 41.40192 W 120.93132
take-out - N 41.36831 W 121.03123

B. Stone Coal Road to Bieber Run (class I ??, ~16 miles).
put-in - N 41.36831 W 121.03123
take-out - N 41.12134 W 121.14531

C. Bieber to Pittville Run (class IV-Vp, 24 miles).
put-in - N 41.12134 W 121.14531
take-out - N 41.04544 W 121.33147

D. Pittville to Fall River Mills Run (class I ??, ~4 miles).
put-in - N 41.04544 W 121.33147
take-out - N 41.00095 W 121.43590

E. Fall River Mills to Powerhouse 1 Run (class IV+p, 7 miles).
put-in - N 41.00095 W 121.43590
take-out - N 40.99078 W 121.49961

F. Powerhouse 1 to Hwy 299 Bridge Run (class II-III, 3 miles).
put-in - N 40.99078 W 121.49961
take-out - N 40.98061 W 121.54741

G. Lake Britton to Pit 3 Powerhouse Run (class III, 6 miles).
put-in - N 41.02152 W 121.67481
take-out - N 40.99436 W 121.74231

H. Pit 4 Dam to Pit 4 Powerhouse Run (class IV, 7 miles).
put-in - N 40.98823 W 121.76938
take-out - N 40.98534 W 121.84945

I. Pit 5 Dam to Big Bend Run (class V, 4 miles).
put-in - N 40.99363 W 121.86971
take-out - N 41.02085 W 121.91024

J. Big Bend to Pit 5 Powerhouse Run (class III+, 5 miles).
put-in - N 41.02085 W 121.91024
take-out - N 40.99282 W 121.97268

Map showing put-in locations for whitewater runs - Pit River.

• River map user instructions.
• Full screen river map - see below.

Full-Screen Road & Topographic Maps: Pit River put-in locations.
Markers on the topo map show locations of put-ins listed above (A, B, etc.).
Point or DoubleClick on the markers to see their names.

Online River Guides & River Flow Data for Paddle Boating.

• Pit River Whitewater Paddleboating Directory.
(Display options - alphabetical 100. See section 1.)

Printed Guide Books for Pit River Whitewater.

• Sierra Whitewater - A Paddler's Guide ... 1974. (pg. 26-32)
• Best Whitewater in California, Third Edition 1998. (pg 101-102)
• Ann Dwyer's Easy Waters of California North, 2000. (pg. 156-161)
• California River Maps - Atlas & Gazetteer by Delorme, 2008.

Pit River - Trip Reports & Adventure Stories NEEDED !!

• Please contact me to send in your Pit River trip report. I'm happy to post or link to guest author paddleboating trip stories, pictures and/or videos.
• Pit River Fall River Mills Run - CA WW Paddling 14oct2007.
• Pit River Fall River Mills Run - JSC 21aug2006.
• Darin on the Pit River, video - rideon 2007.
• Sean on the Pit River, video - rideon 2007.
• What happens when you miss the boof, video - rideon 2007.
• Mike firing up the boof, video - rideon 2007.
• Kyle Allred on the Pit River, video - rideon 2007.
• Pit River Falls kayaking, video - oldcore14 21aug2006.
• Pit Falls- Pit River- Big drop in a raft, video - sailingbari 21july2007.
• Pit River CA, video - bradfordieo 16sept2007.
• Pit River Falls - 25 Foot Slide, video - joshmckeown12 18oct2007.
• Pit River, video - schrekenspoof 26july2008.
• Pit River Falls, video - scottsady 27july2007.
• Pit River Bachelor Party video - nine8one 04july2008.

Whitewater River Conservation & Recreation.

• Pit River Watershed Directory - Environmental Restoration & Recreation. Pit River valley websites. (Display options - alphabetical 100. Section 1=kayaking-canoeing, 2=rafting, 3=conservation, 4=fishing, 5=hiking-camping, 6=local-resources)

Additional information:
• Rivers & creeks nearby: McCloud River, Bear Creek (Shasta County), Sacramento River Valley Region.
• Whitewater Guides for River Kayaking in California.
• How to use whitewater river paddleboating guides - BRT Kayaking.

Tags: Pit River, California, river map, whitewater, river, canoeing, rafting, kayaking, paddle boating.

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Kayaking, Rafting & Canoeing Guide - Siskiyou County California, USA.

Whitewater Runs on Scott River - locations of put-ins and other landmarks.

A. Callahan to Etna, class IIp, 12 miles.
put-in - N 41.31275 W 122.80173
take-out - N 41.45717 W 122.85285

B. Etna to Fort Jones, class I, 12 miles.
put-in - N 41.45717 W 122.85285
take-out - N 41.60071 W 122.85710

C. Fort Jones to Canyon Entrance, class I, 10 miles.
put-in - N 41.60071 W 122.85710
take-out - N 41.62904 W 122.95716

D. Canyon Entrance to Indian Scotty Campground, class III-IV, 5 miles.
put-in - N 41.62904 W 122.95716
take-out - N 41.63450 W 123.08001

E. Indian Scotty Campground to Scott Bar, class Vp, 14 miles.
put-in - N 41.63450 W 123.08001
take-out - N 41.74292 W 123.00291

F. Scott Bar to Klamath River, class II-III, 3 miles.
put-in - N 41.74292 W 123.00291
take-out - N 41.77957 W 123.03778

River Map - put-in locations for whitewater runs - Scott River.

• River map user instructions.
• Full screen road & topographic maps - see below.

Full-Screen River Map - Scott River landmarks.
Markers on the topo map show locations of put-ins & landmarks listed above (A, B, etc.).
Point or DoubleClick on the red markers to see their names.

Online River Guides & River Flow Data for Paddle Boating.

• Scott River Paddleboating Directory.
(Display options - alphabetical 100. See section 1.)

Printed Guidebooks - Scott River.

• Down the Wild Rivers- A Guide to the Streams of California, 1972. (pg. 178-181)
• Best Whitewater in California, Third Edition 1998. (pg 68-69)
• California Whitewater - A Guide to the Rivers, Third Edition 1995. (pg.224-227)
• Western Whitewater From the Rockies to the Pacific, 1994. (pg. 387-388)
• West Coast River Touring - Rogue River Canyon and South, 1974. (91-94)
• California River Maps - Atlas & Gazetteer by Delorme, 2008.

Scott River Trip Reports REQUESTED !!

• Contact me to submit your Scott River trip report. I welcome whitewater boating trip reports from guest authors, especially if boating pictures and/or videos are included.
• White House Rapid, Scott River video - willvolpert 13dec2006.
• California's Scott River video - willvolpert 22march2007.
• Upper Klamath River and Scott River - wet willie 21april2008.
• Scott River - Jefferson State Creeking 14dec2006.
• Scott River - oregonkayaking.net Spring 2002.
• Oregon Rafting Team: Upper Klamath and Scott River 22april2008.
• Scott River - Water Cycle 23march2007.
• Whitewater Rafting the Scott
River in California video - willvolpert 23mar2007.

• Rafting California's Scott
& Salmon Rivers video - palatkwapi 25feb2007.

Whitewater River Recreation & Environment.

• Scott River is preserved within the National Program of Wild & Scenic Rivers.
• Scott River Conservation & Recreation Directory. Scott River valley websites. (Display options - alphabetical 100. Section 1=kayaking-canoeing, 2=oarboating-rafting, 3=conservation, 4=fishing, 5=hiking-camping, 6=other-resources)

More about:
• How to use whitewater river paddleboating guides - BRT Kayaking.
• Creeks & rivers nearby: Klamath River, Cal Salmon River, Shasta River, Klamath River Valley Region.
• California Whitewater River Guides for Paddleboating.

Tags: Scott River, California, whitewater, river map, kayaking, krafting, paddle boating, river.

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Whitewater River Rafting, Kayaking & Canoeing Guide - Del Norte County, California & Curry County, Oregon USA.

Put-in locations for Smith River Whitewater Paddleboating Runs.

Run name (whitewater class)(coordinates of put-ins & other landmarks).

Smith River Main.
A. Panther Flat to above Oregon Hole Gorge Run (class II+).
put-in - N 41.84226 W 123.93278
take-out - N 41.81438 W 124.04346

B. Oregon Hole Gorge (class IV+)
put-in - N 41.81438 W 124.04346
take-out - N 41.80176 W 124.05350

C. Hiouchi to Crescent City (class I-II).
put-in - N 41.79669 W 124.05461
take-out - N 41.89495 W 124.15242

North Fork Smith River.
D. North Fork Smith River (class IV).
put-in - N 42.00286 W 123.88276
take-out - N 41.84361 W 123.99483

Middle Fork Smith River.
E. Upstream from Middle Fork Gorge (class ??).
put-in - N 41.91976 W 123.76446 ??
take-out - N 41.87662 W 123.83141 ??

F. Middle Fork Gorge (class V).
put-in - N 41.87662 W 123.83141 ??
take-out -

G. Patrick Creek to Gasquet (class III-IV).
put-in - N 41.87261 W 123.84367
take-out - N 41.84361 W 123.99483

South Fork Smith River.
H. South Fork Smith River (class III).
put-in - N 41.69323 W 123.92956
take-out - N 41.79150 W 124.02603

I. South Fork Gorge. (class V)
put-in - N 41.79150 W 124.02603
take-out - N 41.79669 W 124.05461

Map showing put-in locations for whitewater runs - Smith River.

• River map user instructions.
• Full screen river map - see below.


Full-Screen Road & Topographic Maps: Smith River put-in locations.
Markers on the topo map show locations of put-ins listed above (A, B, etc.).
Point or DoubleClick on the markers to see their names.

Online River Guides & River Flow Data for Paddle Boating.

• Smith River Whitewater Paddleboating Directory.
(Display options - alphabetical 100. See section 1.)

Printed Guide Books for Smith River White Water.

• West Coast River Touring - Rogue River Canyon and South, 1974. (pg. 67-73)
• Ann Dwyer's Easy Waters of California North, 2000. (pg. 150-153)
• Best Whitewater in California, Third Edition 1998. (pg 67-74)
• California Whitewater - A Guide to the Rivers, Third Edition 1995. (pg.244-253)
• Western Whitewater From the Rockies to the Pacific, 1994. (pg. 389-392)
• California River Maps - Atlas & Gazetteer by Delorme, 2008.

Smith River - Adventure Stories & Trip Reports NEEDED !!

• Please contact me to send in your Smith River trip report. I'm eager to post or link to paddleboating trip stories from guest authors, especially if whitewater boating pictures and/or videos are included.
• Wheels & Water: NF Smith River 15march2010
• Rafting the Smith River - All Outdoors 23feb2008.
• Smith River MF III-IV - darinm 29nov2005.
• Smith River NF III-IV - darinm 29nov2005.
• Smith River SF Lower Gorge III-IV - darinm 29nov2005.
• Smith River SF Upper Gorge - darinm 29nov2005.
• Smith River NF - oregonkayaking 2002.
• Smith River, Oregon Hole Gorge - oregonkayaking 2001.
• Smith River, Lower South Fork Gorge - oregonkayaking 2002.
• Oregon Hole at 80000 cfs - oregonkayaking 09dec2004.
• Flood Stage Kayaking video - paulgamache 30aug2006.
• Smith River Triple Crown video - oldcore14 20feb2008.
• Team Kettle Chips: Big water on the Smith River, CA 14jan2008.

Whitewater River Conservation & Recreation.

• Smith River is preserved within the Wild & Scenic Rivers USA National Program.
• Smith River Watershed Directory - Environmental Conservation & Recreation. Smith River valley websites. (Display options - alphabetical 100. Section 1=kayaking-canoeing, 2=rafting, 3=conservation, 4=fishing, 5=hiking-camping, 6=local-resources)

Additional information:
• How to use whitewater river paddleboating guides - BRT Kayaking.
• Rivers & creeks nearby: Klamath River, Redwood Creek.
• North Coast California River Guides for Paddleboating.
• Paddle Boating Guides for Whitewater Rivers in California .

Tags: Smith River, California, Wild and Scenic, whitewater, river, river map, canoeing, rafting, kayaking, paddle boating.

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