Christopher Creek
This is a class V run on Christopher Creek through a box canyon. There's an excellent write-up on coloradokayaking.com about the full first descent in the mid 2000s.
Suggested river levels for paddling this section of the Christopher Creek are between a bare minimum of 120cfs and a high of 250cfs.
River conditions sourced from USGS 09498500, the Salt River Near Roosevelt
Remember only watercraft are permitted
at Christopher Creek.
Run Stats
Status | Too High |
Class Level | V |
Elevation | 2,185 ft |
Run Length | 6.0 Mi |
Streamflow Discharge | 85.7 cfs |
Gage Height | 6.2 ft |
Air Temperature | 99° |
River | Christopher Creek |
Reporting Streamgage |
Salt River Near Roosevelt
USGS 09498500 |
Gauge | Streamflow | Stage |
---|---|---|
East Verde River Near Childs
USGS 09507980 |
7 cfs | 10.3 ft |
Wet Beaver Creek Near Rimrock
USGS 09505200 |
7 cfs | 2.8 ft |
East Verde R Div From East Clear Cr Nr Pine
USGS 09507580 |
1 cfs | 7.2 ft |
Pinal Creek At Inspiration Dam
USGS 09498400 |
0 cfs | 0.9 ft |
Verde River Blw Bartlett Dam
USGS 09510000 |
132 cfs | 1.1 ft |
Cherry Creek Near Globe
USGS 09497980 |
3 cfs | 2.2 ft |
Salt River Near Chrysotile
USGS 09497500 |
84 cfs | 1.4 ft |
Pinto Creek Near Miami
USGS 09498502 |
0 cfs | 2.9 ft |
Pinto Cr Blw Haunted Canyon Nr Miami
USGS 09498501 |
0 cfs | 4.9 ft |
Salt River Blw Stewart Mountain Dam
USGS 09502000 |
1,200 cfs | 4.9 ft |
Snotel Site | Snowpack | 24hr Change |
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Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
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Mogollon | 26 | 7,656 ft | |||
Haigler Canyon | 14 | 5,314 ft | |||
Ponderosa | 61 | 5,680 ft | |||
Christopher Creek | 43 | 5,690 ft | |||
Knoll Lake | 33 | 7,490 ft | |||
Crook | 26 | 7,626 ft | |||
Upper Tonto Creek | 9 | 5,550 ft | |||
Sharp Creek | 28 | 6,007 ft | |||
Tonto Creek | None | 5,400 ft |
Ski Area | Snowpack | Air Temperature | 5 Day Forecast |
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River Run | Streamflow | Length | Class |
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Christopher Creek | 443.0cfs | 6.0 Mi | V |
Christopher Creek | 443.0cfs | 6.0 Mi | V |
Hell's Gate Canyon | 14.9cfs | 23.0 Mi | V |
Christopher Creek | 443.0cfs | 6.0 Mi | V |