Rough and Ready Creek, North Fork
Mining Road (hike in) to mainstem (DS of confluence w.SF)
| Difficulty | IV |
| Length | 6 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Reach Info Last Updated | February 7, 2025 |
River Description
A wonderful adventure in a wonderful place. The whitewater is sustained, and is typical of the Kalmiopsis, consisting of a continuous descent without any large drops, but lots of fun maneuvering through small boulders and hydraulics.
The access is difficult, but the adventure is rewarding. Here is a report from 2016: 2016/04/08/rough-ready-creek
River Features
Gate at start of hike
There is a gate here where most paddlers start their hike from. If it is open, you can drive a little further. Paddlers may also look at access points on the other side of the river.
Headwaters Put In
Headwaters at 2300' near the confluence with an unnamed tributary.
NFD Road 442 Access
Hike out half mile along the road back to your car if the gate is closed when using this access point. Mark your take out so not to miss it from the river if taking out here instead of the Highway 199 bridge.
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