Elk Creek

Granite Creek to Sulphur Springs(Upper Elk Creek)

DifficultyIV(V)
Length3.8 mi
Avg Gradientn/a
Reach Info Last UpdatedJune 3, 2025

River Description

One of the many whitewater adventures to be had surrounding the Marble Mountain Wilderness Area, Upper Elk Creek is a great, challenging run with bedrock gorges and small waterfalls. It can be continued downstream into the run on Elk Creek from Sulphur Springs to the Klamath River.


River Features

Elk Creek Trail Put-in

Distance: 0 mi

Off-trail access to river left at the confluence of Granite and Elk creeks. Use the Elk Creek Trail to get close, then dive downhill to the put-in.

Sulphur Springs Take-out

Distance: 3.83 mi
Take Out

Undeveloped take-out on river right near Sulphur Springs.


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