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Waterfall CA Class V-

Shackleford Falls

Shackleford Creek - Shackleford Trailhead to Shackleford Falls (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
Scott River near Fort Jones CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Shackleford Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Fifteen-foot tall Shackelford Falls is a seemingly straightforward drop but it has a dangerous recirculating current at the bottom at moderate flows that has claimed the life of a kayaker and at least one non-boater.

Location
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class V-
Mile Marker
3.8 mi
Directions
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Shackleford Trailhead to Shackleford Falls
Shackleford Creek
V 5.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater