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Access Site CA

Sulphur Springs Take-out

Elk Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 5 months ago

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City: CA
County: Siskiyou
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 41.66010100, -123.31941000
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Indian Creek near Happy Camp CA 12.5 mi away
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Klamath River near Seiad Valley CA 14.1 mi away
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Scott River near Fort Jones CA 15.8 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II-IV Put-in Elk Creek - Sulphur Springs Trailhead to Klamath River
12.0 mi
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Elk Creek
2 runs
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
II-IV Put-in at this location Sulphur Springs Trailhead to Klamath River
12.0 mi
IV(V) Take-out at this location Granite Creek to Sulphur Springs
3.8 mi
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About This Access Site
Sulphur Springs Take-out is a whitewater take-out on Elk Creek in Siskiyou County, California. This access point serves paddlers running Elk Creek, a medium-sized river with significant gradient and flow characteristics suitable for whitewater activities. The creek descends at an average of 28.3 feet per mile with a total elevation drop of 1,962 feet over its 69-mile length, making it an attractive destination for kayakers and canoeists seeking whitewater recreation. The site is located in a remote area of northern California with challenging terrain typical of the region's mountain streams.