Upper Chetco

Fresno Creek to Carter Creek

DifficultyIV-V
Length3.7 mi
Avg Gradientn/a
Reach Info Last UpdatedFebruary 23, 2026

River Description

This upper section is an alternate put in for the classic Chetco wilderness run for adventurous boaters with a class V skill set. The run is usually accessed by hiking into Fresno Creek, and smashing down that creek for about a mile until the confluence with the Chetco. Fresno seems like a bummer, until you rememer the alternative is carrying your loaded boat further cross country through the Kalmiopsis.


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