Canyon Creek (S.F. Still. trib)

This run has always required a sense of adventure, but the requirements have increased in recent years. Previously, a hike in on a FS trail and hike out on a logging road were involved, but now a bridge closure has added 2-3 miles of additional hike-in on the road, plus the land at the take-out now belongs to Weyerhauser, who restrict access. Now you'll either need to get a permit from Weyerhauser to park at thier gate and hike out on their road, get permission to take out at Masonic Park or just run the next section of class 2+ for approx. 4 miles.

NOTE: Putting in at the bridge over the SF CC is not recommended, the section downstream of this bridge includes a number of gorges with significantly harder to unnrunnable drops.

A run for those with a sense of adventure, since it includes a walk in on FS road and trail to the put-in at the confluence of the North and South Forks and a 1/2 mile hike out on a logging road. (You could continue on through the next section for 4 miles of class 2 instead). The run starts with some class 4 and class 3, then settles down into some flatwater through some beautiful gorges. After the flatwater the river takes off downhill through an exciting 1/2 mile section of continuous class 4-5 ledges and boulder gardens. After the 4/5 section the action lets up to class 3+, eventually slowing down to class 2 with a couple logjams in the last few miles. Still, if you don't mind working for your rewards, this may be just the trip for you. Just make sure to get an early start!

Update: Unfortunately the bridge over SF Canyon Creek is currently closed as of 2016 which adds an additional 2.5 miles of hike in on the road.

First known descent in March 2004 by Mike Tennant and Jeff Bowman.

2nd known descent in March 2004 by Mike Tennant, Dan Bogh and Joe Sauve.

Video of most recent known descent in 2020:

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