Chetco

An alternate approach via Box Canyon Creek is an option for boaters wanting to increase the whitewater difficulty, while decreasing the access difficulty.

Photo was taken April 16, 2016 at about 2,500 cfs and dropping on the Chetco gauge.

This is one of the fun rapids around 5 miles below Slide Creek. There are several miles of Class IV and IV+ rapids in this section.

This is one of the fun rapids around 5 miles below Slide Creek. There are several miles of Class IV and IV+ rapids in this section.

Looking at the river and kayaks from Taggarts Bar. Once you reach Taggarts Bar the gradient eases.