George Geary (Takirkiraam)

There are three small rapids on the right hand bend in the river by the George Geary River Access, a place known to the Karuk as takirkiraam ("the acorn leaching place"). Although the river can be accessed here via a trail from the day use area along Salmon River Road, boaters do not often use this access because it truncates the run and cuts off plenty of good whitewater. This is a common swimming and hangout spot for locals and Native familes so expect to see folks in the river here in late spring and summer.

The George Geary River Access is closed at times every summer so that members of the Karuk Tribe may conduct ceremonies here without disruption. Please be aware of the current closure status in summer and adhere to all closures for ceremonies.