Wilson

We paddled the Wilson Jan 11, 2026 at about 2,200 cfs. We put in at Jones Creek and took out at Milepost 12 for about an 11 mile run. The Pinch in the Narrows was not in play at this level. The first part of the Narrows was III-III+ waves best run center-left, we then eddied out on the right to scout the pinch but found it to be a non-factor, not squirly or powerful at all, class II-II+. The Ledges around the corner were nice, large smooth waves at first, then a straight forward ramp with forgiving waves easiest center-right, III+. This was an enjoyable medium flow for the run.

Tom Joyce approaching the keyhole (6ft. wide) in The Narrows.

Scouting the the final drop of Ledges.

Wilson River trip with Jennie Goldberg, Marie Vicksta, Tom O'Keefe, and Aki O'Keefe.

Another access point 1.2 miles above the Siskeyville Boat Slide

Boulder garden 1/2 mile below the Vanderzanden Drift Boat Launch