Upper Chetco
Fresno Creek to Carter Creek
| Difficulty | IV-V |
| Length | 3.7 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Reach Info Last Updated | February 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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