Maple Creek
Unknown/unnamed logging road to Maple Creek Road (up to 1.8 miles)
| Difficulty | IV |
| Length | 1.8 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 211 fpm |
| Reach Info Last Updated | November 28, 2022 |
River Description
A named falls, and gradient throughout make quite an interesting micro-creek run. When the Presque and Black are running large, this may be a great option. Keep in mind that It is small enough to have serious problems with deadfall and snags.
The following helmetcam footage (via YouTube from Jonathan Sisley) will give you a great feel for what is here: Maple Creek
We welcome any additional comments or reports to help out your fellow boaters with more details (especially regarding logistics and access) for this run!
River Features
Put In
Drainage area ~5.2 square miles.
Manakiki Falls
Reportedly a 25' falls in an area of the creek where the banks are very steep and over-hanging.
A photo of this steep, sliding falls is available at Panoramio.
Take Out
Trip Reports
Log in to add a reportJake Ring
Nov 21, 2020
Steiger's used to leave the gate open for locals to hike and fish Maple Creek. After some vandalism to their heavy-machinery they now lock the gate. In addition to this, there is a culvert blown out on the way to the creek that is quite difficult to cross even on foot, impossible in any motorized vehicle. If you are thinking of running this and think you can catch it up, you'll need to call the timber company and get permission.
Jonathan Sisley
Oct 27, 2014
1.5 Miles from locked gate to Maple Creek Falls, the gate is owned by Steiger's Timber Operations. Probably the land as well.
