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Take-out CA

Take Out

Hurdygurdy Creek - Bear Basin Road to Big Flat Road (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
Smith River near Crescent City CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Take Out
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Take Out rapid on Hurdygurdy Creek marks the end of the challenging Bear Basin Road to Big Flat Road section, featuring a complex boulder garden that requires precise navigation and technical paddling skills. Boaters must carefully thread between large, irregularly placed rocks and potential wood hazards, with multiple potential routes that each present unique challenges and potential pin or entrapment risks.
Location

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Put In Rapid N/A
Put In
0.0 mi
Type
Take-out
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
7.7 mi
Directions
Navigate
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Bear Basin Road to Big Flat Road
Hurdygurdy Creek
V 7.4 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater