LEFT FORK FOOTS CREEK

RIVER RUNS
2024-09-23
1,364 ft 42.33, -123.07

Wind Advisory
2024-12-22T17:00:00-08:00

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Rogue Valley, including the city of Ashland. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 5 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.


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The Left Fork Foots Creek in Oregon is a popular whitewater river run. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 500 and 1,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). This range provides a good balance of challenging rapids and navigable stretches.

The Left Fork Foots Creek is rated as a Class III-IV river, offering intermediate to advanced level challenges for kayakers and rafters. The segment mileage of the river run is approximately 6.5 miles, starting at 3,200 feet elevation and descending to 2,600 feet.

Some of the notable rapids and obstacles in this river run include the Class III+ Drop, Class IV Rapid, and Class III+ Rockpile. The Drop features a steep and narrow chute, while the Rapid is a long and technical section with multiple smaller drops. The Rockpile is a technical rapid with multiple channels that require precise maneuvering.

To ensure the safety and preservation of the river ecosystem, there are specific regulations in place for the Left Fork Foots Creek. These include a permit requirement for commercial use, a carry-in and carry-out policy for all trash and equipment, and a prohibition of camping and fires within 500 feet of the river.

Overall, the Left Fork Foots Creek in Oregon offers a challenging and exciting whitewater river run with specific streamflow ranges, class ratings, segment mileage, rapids and obstacles, and regulations to ensure safety and preservation.

Last Updated 2024-09-23
River Levels 26 cfs (2.61 ft)
Percent of Normal 61%
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Class Level iii-iv
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Streamflow Discharge cfs
Gauge Height ft
Reporting Streamgage USGS 14357500

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