You get water in the North Fork of the Feather….
Nealy Lives!
Join the eclectic with a post river-run event that will celebrate and memorialize the king of the hilarious understatement. William Nealy continues to teach and delight through his wit and talent for being able to surprise and teach us, despite ourselves.
What IBR (Whaaaatt? Show up and find out!)
Show up with your boat and gear
When Saturday, June 1
5:00 p.m.
Where Belden Resort
Why Because William says so. He’s watching you
This will be the kickoff to an evening of celebration for the first release on the North Fork Feather, thanks to the years of work, angst and devotion to whitewater river restoration. The rest of the evening will also make William proud of the reveler in you…
5:00 – 6:30 Nealy Lives !
6:00 – 8:00 Barbeque, courtesy of Belden Resort
5:30 – 7:30 Silent Auction (horshoe pits) of William Nealy original artwork
7:45 Awards (horshoe pits)
8:00 – ? Corinne777* Bluegrass and more!!
Camping Belden Town Resort 530-283-9662 Ask for Lisa or Jody
The North Fork Feather gorge was abandoned fifty years ago. It is no wonder that today you’ll be lucky to find a skinny spot to get some liquid refreshment. Bring provisions! We don’t know how many paddlers will show up, so if you encounter crowds or a waiting line for…anything, please show patience and restraint unbecoming of a dirt bag boater. Our future on the river will thank you for it.
North Fork Feather Press Event
5:00 pm Feather Festival/William Nealy Races Belden Resort
Silent Auction
6:00 pm Bar-b-cue Belden Resort
7:45 pm William Nealy Race Awards Belden Resort
8:00 pm Live Music Belden Resort
Sunday
10:00 am WW Releases start Rock Creek Dam
4:00 pm WW Releases End
Photo locations: Grizzly Dome pull-out Hwy 70
Plumas county line Hwy 70
Shady Rest Area Hwy 70
Raft trip Participants: You must RSVP with Stephen Wald (510-644-2900 ext 105) Personal Equipment needed—shoes that can get wet, several layers of wool or polypro clothes, and rain coat. Arrive promptly at the Tobin Resort at 8:30 AM at Tobin Resort.
Directions:
Here are some directions for finding your way to North Fork Feather assuming you are driving from Sacramento Airport…
1. Take the I-5 S ramp towards Sacramento
2. Take the next exit in about 2.25 miles CA-99/CA-70 exit (north) towards Marysville/Yuba City.
3. Follow highway 70 N. It’s about 100 miles to the location. There are a few jogs in Hwy 70 as you go through the towns… just follow the signs for 70 toward Oroville and you’ll be fine.
NOTE: In Oroville you will cross the Feather River… don’t get too excited, this is way below the river canyon and after the massive Oroville Dam.
After you pass Oroville there are basically NO services from there on out. Jump off the freeway in Oroville and gas up, plus buy any needed stuff for the days you’ll be up in the canyon.
Leaving Oroville, you will begin to climb a long grade. Once you summit the grade and begin to descend you are entering the Feather River Canyon. Nearing the bottom of the hill things get a mite bit curvy so ease off and enjoy the view. The high bridge you cross at the bottom is over the Poe bypass reach, nearly dry, which AW is involved in the ongoing re-licensing. Traveling upriver you’ll pass the Poe Diversion Dam, the Poe Reservoir, the Cresta Powerhouse (take-out for Saturday’s run), the Cresta Dam and Reservoir, the Rock Creek Powerhouse (Sunday’s take-out). About a mile above the Rock Creek Powerhouse you’ll see the Buck’s Powerhouse across the river then a short bit later you’ll pass Storrie, which is an old railroad camp converted into a small lodge. Just past Storrie, you’ll cross the Storrie bridge and will start a gentle climb and reach Tobin in about 1 mile. Blink and you’ll miss both Storrie and Tobin! Once you’re in the canyon, the scenery is classic California so do try to enjoy the view. My best guess for driving time from the airport is 2 – 2 1/2 hours.