Gauge Conditions

Pinochle Creek near Sutton AK Downstream Primary

Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate reading: This gauge is 19.9 miles away on Matanuska. Use as a general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

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Description

Mileage and gradient from Embick's book. With George Farris and Steve Jordan, Embick claimed a first descent on August 25, 1984. He recommends continuing down the Lion's Head Run to take out 4 miles beyond Caribou Creek.

Difficulty

Class II+

Length

12.6 mi

Gradient

55 ft/mi

max 113

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Difficulty Classes

I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

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