tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781111519203544556.post6170102050256008651..comments2023-03-02T01:06:29.448-08:00Comments on Adventures with Packraft: Packraft-astic ThanksgivingReneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06352519073163189803noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781111519203544556.post-15781312065340439862013-04-11T21:55:57.882-07:002013-04-11T21:55:57.882-07:00Hey Bob,
In regards to the flow, levels 1000-2000 ...Hey Bob,<br />In regards to the flow, levels 1000-2000 sounds like a good level. The times I have done it was in that range, (1800 - 2200 I think). I always tell myself that I need to keep a river journal in relation to flows and conditions to remember things like that but sadly just does not seem to happen. I have not done Camas Creek but always looked interesting. I talked to Jim (soggy sneakers) a long time ago and some of the info they have in there old book, not sure if this run is in the new edition, was second or third hand information. They tried to get rid of some of these descriptions in the newer editions unless they could find someone who wanted to write a description who had actually done the river. Have Fun out there!<br />KirkKirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03309753866415916164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781111519203544556.post-6351155536727380262013-04-11T16:33:42.125-07:002013-04-11T16:33:42.125-07:00Kirk, That is awesome information. I really appre...Kirk, That is awesome information. I really appreciate it. A buddy and I are planning on doing it in May in IK's. Any recommendations on flow? We were thinking about 1,000-2,000 range on the Monument scale. I have done the lower section from end of the dirt road down and always wanted to tackle the upper.<br />Another one that's fun when the water is running good is Camas Creek along the highway 395. From the pictures of the upper NF I think they are pretty similar.<br />Thanks for the info, I was beginning to think no one has run this section. I even tried contacting "Soggy Sneakers" for more first hand info with no response.<br />-BobBobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781111519203544556.post-4993189292836251312013-04-10T13:52:06.842-07:002013-04-10T13:52:06.842-07:00correction: where I wrote " I have, and will ...correction: where I wrote " I have, and will at some point, boat Granite Creek and then down to Dale" should have said "I want to, and will at some point, boat Granite Creek and then down to Dale"" not "I have". <br />Cannot correct once it gets posted.Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03309753866415916164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781111519203544556.post-81532477735995246752013-04-10T12:11:36.226-07:002013-04-10T12:11:36.226-07:00Hey Bob,
I (Kirk) have boated that section a few t...Hey Bob,<br />I (Kirk) have boated that section a few times, super fun. The section from Route 52 to Granite Creek (15ish miles I think) is very continuous 100 foot per mile gradient. No eddies and many blind corners with lots of wood toward the banks. It is mostly class II with some IIIish stuff. We did not have to portage anything (spring 2010) but every corner was concerning with the amount of trees toward the banks. There was a huge spring flush (spring 2011) that flushed most all of the side lumber to that big log jam you see in the picture above, but be on the look out. That logjam is in a side shoot down low on the run and the main current is in a different channel. At Granite Creek, can`t miss it wood footbridge over the river, the flow doubles so keep this in mind when looking at the gauge read lower on the river. Below the confluence the river has less trees to look out for. The Rapid dirrectly below Granite Creek is rated class V but I feel this is a little exaggerated, yet still easily scoutable/protageable via the trail river right. Look for the footbridge. Shortly below this there is a 200 yard long class III or IV rapid (dependant on flow but closer to class III most of the time) that runs in a straight line, but worth looking at before going down. Below this point the river mellows out quite a bit and gets wider with more flats between small class II and an occasional low class III rapids.<br />The top part goes by very quickly with not much camping, very brushy banks. There is a big flat field at the confluence with Granite Creek on River Left with multiple camp sites but be wary of the "ticks" they are everywhere!! Last time I was there I counted 18 ticks I had to pull off my legs from just walking across that field, none had dug in yet but there thick. As far as that goes from Granite Creek to about 2 miles downriver they are on every piece of grass just waiting for you to walk by. <br />Not sure how many days you are going for but on the upper river, (above the dirt road river right), if you see a camp site take it. Not to many river level. There are some horse camps off the trail but seeing them from the river may not happen. Once to the lower part where the dirt road appears on river right there are camp spots everywhere over the last 10-15 miles.<br />Super good section, surprised more people do not do this trip. I did a half trip one year (time restriction) and hiked out at Granite Creek, and did a bike shuttle. I have, and will at some point, boat Granite Creek and then down to Dale. It appears to be steeper and in the class IV-V range but not sure as it is hidden in the trees. <br />If you are boating and hiking back to your car there is a good trail all the way, but if using a shuttle there is a (so I`ve been told) guy who does shuttles in Dale. Small town ask around or call ahead to the store they might know. Check and see if road #10 is open and clear of snow before you go or the shuttle is going to triple in size.<br />Let me know if anything is not clear or any other info I can pass along.<br />Kirk<br />Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03309753866415916164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781111519203544556.post-91430945860417036642013-04-10T09:27:53.047-07:002013-04-10T09:27:53.047-07:00Renee,
I'm going to try and run the NF this ...Renee,<br /> I'm going to try and run the NF this spring from the Route 52 bridge/campground to dale. I'm looking for any information you may have on the run. It looks like you hiked that section in 2011. Really anything wold be helpful, how much wood in the river, things to look out for, etc. Thanks, BobBobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1781111519203544556.post-32164172728153957272012-11-25T10:17:45.581-08:002012-11-25T10:17:45.581-08:00I can see you putting a rudder on that raft and st...I can see you putting a rudder on that raft and steering your way downhill in the snow. Great post. Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08587296587516448279noreply@blogger.com