Smith, South Fork

Stevens Bridge to Craigs Beach River Access(Stevens Bridge Run)

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December 23, 2025

Excellent flow, theft at takeout!

ReporterJeff Venturino
Gauge Reading6500 cfs at SMITH R NR CRESCENT CITY CA
FlowMedium Flow

We had an excellent trip on the South Smith the day before Christmas Eve. The character was slightly pushy big water with a few important large features to avoid and weird boils but overall just big and fun. The larger rapid had one taker for a huge far right line over two curlers and through the shoulder of a large hole while the rest of us snuck down the left shoulder.

Putting a damper on our float was the theft of all my paddling gear during at Craig's Beach during our shuttle run. Bummer!!