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Rapid CA Class IV

Landslide Left

Smith, South Fork - Buck Creek to Stevens Bridge · CA

American Whitewater 41.6727, -123.8717

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Gauge Conditions

Smith River near Crescent City CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 1,000.0 – 3,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Description

One of the two remaining full blown Class IV rapids, this one has a tendancy to landslide along the left bank along the entrance. Scout right. Cheat left or punch all the holes down the middle. Avoid getting pushed right at the bottom, there are seives against the large boulder.

Location

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Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
2.9 mi
Directions
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Buck Creek to Stevens Bridge
Smith, South Fork
IV(V) 7.8 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater