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Rapid CA Class III+

Surprise

Smith, South Fork - Stevens Bridge to Craigs Beach River Access (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
Smith River near Crescent City CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 1,000.0 – 6,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Surprise
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

The biggest drop on the run until you enter the South Fork Gorge. It can be easily scouted on the right. Standard lines avoid the hole on river right. River mile 2.5.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III+
Mile Marker
11.3 mi
Directions
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Stevens Bridge to Craigs Beach River Access
Smith, South Fork
II-IV+ 12.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater