Nira/Denley Creek

Harris Lake to Birch Lake (8 miles)

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DifficultyI-II(III)
Length7.7 mi
Avg Gradient14 fpm
Reach Info Last UpdatedApril 29, 2015

River Description

This small creek is not likely to be on too many people's 'to do' list, but should be an intimate little paddle. The shuttle is (unfortunately) a bit long. You start in Harris Lake (elev.1533), out of which Nira Creek flows. More-or-less midway down this run (just prior to encountering FR428) Nira Creek ends as Denley Creek comes in from the left, and the remainder of the run takes this name. (It is possible/likely that this lower section could be runnable more often (with the added flow of Denley) and would have the advantage of a shorter shuttle.) Denley then runs into Stony River not far above the take-out, essentially at Birch Lake (elev.1418).

All information provided for this section is strictly conjecture, from online maps and satellite views. We have no first-hand knowledge of what you'll actually find. Have you done this section (or scouted it in some fashion)? Please add a comment below, or furnish a report (with photos/videos, if possible). Let your fellow paddlers know if this is a worthwhile addition to the whitewater options of the area, if it is a total disaster to even attempt, or something you may do once but vow 'Never again!'


River Features

Put In

Distance: 0 mi

FR428

Distance: 4.38 mi
Access Point
FR428

Possible alternate access (put-in/take-out), likely to be used for the lower part of this run if/when the upper is too low.

Possibly more intesting rocky prominences

Distance: 5.97 mi
Waterfall / Large Drop
Possibly more intesting rocky prominences

According to topo maps, from the prior listed dike of rock, and down to the bottom of the next bit of creek, there is at least 20' of drop in a pretty short distance. This could get quite interesting . . . either a significant drop, or possibly a necessary portage. Prepare to scout and proceed with caution.

Take Out

Distance: 8 mi
Take Out

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