1. Wolf Creek Road to Hangman's Bridge

The Upper EF Carson is a roadside run that is steep and continuous class III (or harder at higher flows). Trees and strainers are a frequent problem, so scout thoroughly and be careful. Put-in: Above Hangman's Bridge, Highway 4 follows the river for six miles to near the junction of Silver Creek. It then goes up Silver Creek. Wolf Creek Road heads east up the EF Carson. There appears to be a good launching area in about one mile, just before Wolf Creek Road leaves the river. There are a number of other turnouts and good launching areas whenever the roads are near the river. Scout and take your pick. With investigation, boaters could probably launch even further upstream. Take-out: There is a small take out area on river right on the downstream side of the bridge. There are some other options nearby, so scout carefully. Other Information Sources: Check out the description in Bill Tuthill's California Creekin. Holbeck and Stanley East Fork Resort is just upstream of Hangman's Bridge. Call ahead for camping or to take out or launch at the nice beach there: (530) 694-2229.