Document - West Coast River Touring

Abstract

Along the Pacific Coast of the United States runs a nearly continuous chain of mountains. Water flows from these peaks westward into the Pacific Ocean and in Northern California, eastward into the Sacramento River. This book provides a comprehensive description of the boating on the streams and rivers flowing in both directions from the coastal mountain range, from the Rogue River Valley in Oregon to and including the Salinas River Valley in California. The upper Sacramento River itself is included along with the Sacramento Valley tributaries on the west side. Nearly every creek or river with at least 100 square miles of drainage area is considered here. Some streams have been omitted because they have too steep a gradient or too low a water flow even in winter. Of the 1,700 miles of river described, all but 80 miles have been run by the author. This guide is intended to satisfy the needs of a wide range of boaters - those who paddle canoes or kayaks or row rafts or dories. Part I gives an overyiew of different types of boats and equipment, whitewater techniques, safety principles, resources for river tourers, and a description of the federal and state Wild and Scenic Rivers Acts. Part II contains detailed descriptions of 170 river runs including the major rapids and directions on where to put in and take out. Historical notes about early explorations andgold mining, along with conservation issues, will add to the interest of planning a trip.

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A whitewater guidebook to the Pacific Coast of the United States from the Rogue River to the Salinas Valley in California.

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2) Arroyo Seco Picnic Area to Route G16 bridge III
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2) Bear Creek Confluence to Rumsey III
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Lower Run III-IV
Carmel CA
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Pettyjohn Road to Highway 36 II
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Gilroy Hot Springs Road to Coyote Reservoir II
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Black Butte River to Dos Rios II-III(V)
Eel, N. Fork CA
1) Salt Creek to Hulls Creek IV
Eel, N. Fork CA
2) Hulls Creek to Mina Road III
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1) Near Branscomb to Big Bend IV-V
Eel CA
2) Elk Mountain Road to Above Van Arsdale Reservoir III-IV
Eel CA
3) Van Arsdale Dam to Dos Rios II-III
Eel CA
5) South Fork Eel to Rio Dell II
Elder Creek CA
Lowrey Road to Paskenta Road III
Hayfork Creek CA
Nine Mile Bridge to Hyampom IV-V
Hayfork Creek CA
Wild Mad Road to Hwy 36 none
Illinois OR
2 - Miami Bar to Oak Flat IV(V)
Klamath OR
01. Keno Dam to Pioneer Park (Hwy 66) III
Klamath OR
02. Pioneer Park to Spring Island IV+
Klamath CA
03. Spring Island to Access 6 III-IV+
Klamath CA
05. Kikacéki Access to Fall Creek IV+
Klamath CA
07. Iron Gate to Sarah Totten CG  I-II
Klamath CA
08. Sarah Totten Campground to Happy Camp  III
Klamath CA
09. Happy Camp to Coon Creek III+(IV)
Klamath CA
10. Coon Creek to Green Riffle II
Klamath CA
11. Ishi Pishi Bridge to Dolans Bar III+(IV)
Klamath CA
12. Dolans Bar to Weitchpec  II
Klamath CA
13. Weitchpec to Klamath Glen  II
Mad CA
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Mad CA
2) Ruth Reservoir to Forest Service Road 5 mi. below Hwy 36 II-III
Mad CA
3) Jackshaw Road to Butler Valley-Maple Creek Road III-V
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Shelter Cove Road to Honeydew II-III
Napa CA
St. Helena to Napa III
Noyo CA
Northspur to Fort Bragg II-III
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Hwy 101 bridge, 8 mi. N. of Willits to Hwy 162, E. of Longvale II-III
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Highway 299 to Bair Road II
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Lower – Potter Valley Rd to Hwy 20/Lake Mendocino III
Russian CA
Calpella to Ukiah II
Sacramento CA
1) Box Canyon Dam to Dunsmuir III-IV
Sacramento CA
2) Dunsmuir to Castle Crags II-III+
Sacramento CA
4) Sims Flat Campground to Lake Shasta IV
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Patrick Creek Campground to Forks River Access II-V
Smith, N. Fork CA
Major Moore's Bridge to Gasquet III-IV
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Steven Memorial Bridge to confluence with Middle Fork II-IV+
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1. W. Fork to bridge near Senteney Creek III
Van Duzen CA
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