Elk River,
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4. Webster Springs to CR7 bridge and gauging station (Down Elk)
Class II-III
17.3 Miles
Avg Gradient 25 fpm
Max Gradient 25 fpm
OH -No
OH -NoPhoto by John Duke taken 4-5-03 @ 5.2
Gauge Information
River Description
CFS at recommended paddling levels: 4.5' = 400cfs, 8.0 = 5,000 cfs from USGS rating table
#26.
4.5 - 5.0' low water, plenty of rock dodging and occasional scraping
5.1 - 6.5' moderate water, nice intermediate run.
6.6 - 8.0' high water, big fluffy waves/hydralics, big river class 3- to 3+
10.0+ Flood stage
At low water conditions most boaters will want to do a shorter trip by using as a take-out/ put-in
the Sandy Beach about 9 road miles down Elk on CR 7. At levels below 4.8 and approaching the
minimum of 4.5' boaters commonly only do the second part of the run called "Way Down Elk".
The take-out is also know by the locals by various names such as: Clifton Ford bridge, Hans McCourt
bridge, Bridge to Nowhere, Million Dollar Bridge. At levels below 4.8 most boaters take out at the
"Pines" (definitely Hemlocks) about 1 1/2 mile short of the bridge.
StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2009-05-26 00:17:11
Editors
No rapids entered. If you know names, and locations of the rapids please contact and advise the StreamTeam member for this run. 
User Comments
although no rapid is more than 3+, there is a continuous barrage of huge wave trains and
hydraulics...Each rapid is wide-open (except for around two islands). If you are a class 3 boater,
decide ahead on which boat you feel most comfortable with: river. creek or playboat. Chose river
boat and was exhausted ferrying this battleship by end of run! Edit
of terrific big 6 foot and relatively consequence free surfing waves. Beautiful valley. Surf, Surf,
Surf!
of terrific big 6 foot and relatively consequence free surfing waves. Beautiful valley. Surf, Surf,
Surf!