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Smith, N. Fork - Low Divide Road (near OR-CA border) to Gasquet (confluence with Middle Fork)
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Low Divide Road (near OR-CA border) to Gasquet (confluence with Middle Fork)
| Usual Difficulty | III-V (may vary with level) |
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| Length | 13 Miles |
North Fork Smith
North Fork Smith
Photo by Josh Strange
Gauge Information
| Name | Range | Difficulty | Updated | Level |
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| SMITH R NR CRESCENT CITY CA | ||||
| usgs-11532500 | 2000 - 7000 cfs | III-V | 01h17m | 3810 cfs (rc= 0.4 ) |
River Description
Logistics: Setting shuttle on this run is your first challenge as it takes about 1.5 hours one way. The take-out is in Gasquet, CA at the confluence of the North Fork with the Middle Fork along Hwy. 199. Most folks coordinate a shuttle driver here to ride with them up to the put-in. The shuttle route climbs through the mountains west of the river and then drops back down to the river about 25 miles from the Hwy. 199 turn-off.
The water on this run is always crystal clear and it's known as one of the most scenic runs in northern California. Check this out in Chris Shackleton's California Dreamflows site.
Check out the North Fork Smith page on Jason Rackley's Oregon Kayaking site.
For books, see: Cassady & Calhoun, Holbek & Stanley, Schwind, Penny, Soggy Sneakers
NWRI - Smith, N. Fork Low Divide Road (near OR-CA border) to Gasquet (confluence with Middle Fork) (mobile)