Piru Creek
1) Upper
| Difficulty | IV-V |
| Length | 31.2 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Gauge | Piru Creek Blw Buck Cr Nr Pyramid Lake |
| Flow Rate as of 1 hour | 20 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | September 9, 2025 |
River Description
This wilderness run is typically available for short periods after large winter rain storms.
Other Information Sources:
Somewhere Out There, by Charles Foster Descriptions by 1st descent party.
Video by DiscosVideos at youtube.
Video by Aquaaevum at Youtube.
MT. PINOS
RANGER DISTRICT
34580 Lockwood Valley
Frazier Park, CA 93225
VOICE: (661) 245-3731
CampOne.com manages the campground and recreation facilities at Pyramid Lake
River Features
Put In
Gold Hill Road
Access Gold Hill Road from I-5 at the Gorman exit. Travel through the Hungry Valley OHV area.
Road
A dirt road or trail comes down the Smith Fork to Piru Creek from Hungry Valley OHV area. It is not clear if this road is open during the winter or spring when the creek could be runnable.
Buck Creek Road
It is not clear if this road is open during the winter or spring when the creek can be runnable.
Hard Luck Gorge
The creek bends left from south east to north east and enters a spectacular gorge. The rapids in the gorge are generally class 3.
The Piru Creek gauge at the beginning of the gorge presents a serious hazard. The gauge structure is on river left, but a low head dam spans the river. This weir is reported to have very sharp metal edges on the top which could damage a boat. Scout river right.
Take Out
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