Salt Creek Rd to Henderson Lake RdClass III-IV(V)
3 Miles
Avg Gradient 40 fpm
Max Gradient 120 fpm
Salt Creek
Salt Creek Photo of Will Reeves by Scott Zinc taken 1969-12-31 Gauge Information
Salt Creek
Salt Creek Rd to Henderson Lake Rd III-IV(V)
River DescriptionFrom Will Reeves:"Put in on Salt Creek road or upstream on a gravel road if needed (the best put-in is on private land on Salt Creek Rd., the other side of the bridge would be a tough put-in). This is a nice little creek run near the highest point in the state. It is totally different from the runs on Lookout or Sand Mountain. The bedrock is hard granitic rock. The creek above the Salt Creek crossing is small and sandy, with few rapids above a class I riffle. Below the bridge the character changes. The creek becomes a boulder field with small ledges, holes, and drops. After a short stretch of good drops it drops over Salt Creek Falls. The drop is runnable I understand. However on the only descent I've made, we portaged using ropes to lower the boats. The waterfall drops into a large amphitheater and is quite impressive. After the waterfall the creek continues with class III quality drops for awhile and flattens out." Apperently Richard Vest, Matt, and Rich did the first descent of Salt Creek Falls. Richard broke some ribs, Rich hurt or chipped a tooth and Matt was uninjured. StreamTeam Status: verified
Last Updated: 2006-01-25 23:28:35
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