Eel
2) Elk Mountain Road to Above Van Arsdale Reservoir
| Difficulty | III-IV |
| Length | 9.4 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 23 fpm |
| Gauge | Eel River Below Van Arsdale Dam 24hr Avg |
| Flow Rate as of 21 days | 43 cfsstale data |
| Reach Info Last Updated | December 19, 2023 |
Great class III run, Dennis Menice and Double Falls stand out as III+, but there are lots of fun II-III rapids.
This run is about one hour NE of Ukiah. Eel River Road road is good for shuttle from put-in to take-out.
Other Information Sources:
Cassady & Calhoun, Holbek & Stanley, Schwind, Penny
Put in on river right side of Elk Mountain Road bridge. This is not a developed river access site.
Below this creek the river difficulty is easier. Long pools seperate fewer and easier rapids.
Take out on the river right side immediately after the Eel River Road bridge. You can drive down to the river bar here.
Apr 13, 2009
Ran it yesterday. Flow was 300cfs as reported on Dreamflows from CDEC daily average. Southside road is good for shuttle from put-in to take-out. Northside road is the best way to the put-in and the best road home. It is about one hour NE of Ukiah. Great class III run, Dennis Menice and Double Falls stand out as III+, but there are lots of fun II-III rapids.