Topic: 2017 April 15 Gauge / Flow Observations. |
paulraffaeli Views: 2589 | Forum: FlowsPost time: Apr 17, 2017Post Subject: 2017 April 15 Gauge / Flow Observations. |
On 4-15-2017 Dreamflows reported 5.68 near Greenfield and 397cfs near Soledad. Visual Reading of the gauge near Greenfield indicated 5.23 - so the on-line gauge is not reporting accurately, at least ... |
Topic: Arroyo Hondo @ 225cfs |
paulraffaeli Views: 4740 | Forum: FlowsPost time: Dec 27, 2010Post Subject: Arroyo Hondo @ 225cfs |
Estimated Flows on 12/26/10 @ 225cfs were reported very acceptable, possibly on the lower end of a medium flow for hardshells. Enough water to get through most of the rocks while retaining eddy's, ... |
Topic: Put-In and Take Out Access |
paulraffaeli Views: 5076 | Forum: Access IssuesPost time: Dec 27, 2010Post Subject: Put-In and Take Out Access |
If interested in this run, It would be a very good idea to have a shuttle driver and to scout the put in and take out in advance so you (and your driver) are familiar with the logistics. The shuttle ... |
Topic: Multiple Hazards |
paulraffaeli Views: 4513 | Forum: HazardsPost time: Dec 27, 2010Post Subject: Multiple Hazards |
Plenty of hazards, lots of willows, undercut rocks, and a logjam. Boat cautiously. All were avoidable and/or portageable at this time/flow (est 250cfs) run seems longer than 8 miles, get an early ... |
Topic: Arroyo Seco @ 8.2 |
paulraffaeli Views: 4291 | Forum: ArchivePost time: Dec 25, 2010Post Subject: Arroyo Seco @ 8.2 |
Got down Arroyo Seco @ 8.19 via Santa Lucia Creek on 12-24.
Santa Lucia Creek was a scrape, but the Arroyo Seco was excellent. No particular hazzards to report. |
Topic: SanLorenzo Log |
paulraffaeli Views: 4540 | Forum: HazardsPost time: Dec 25, 2010Post Subject: SanLorenzo Log |
There is a log below the regular park put-in crossing the left channel. The same location as a large log blocked the entire channel several years ago. At 300cfs we were able to easily get under the ... |
Topic: Arroyo Seco 8.1 is all good! |
paulraffaeli Views: 6340 | Forum: FlowsPost time: Dec 18, 2009Post Subject: Arroyo Seco 8.1 is all good! |
The gauge changed several years ago, 7.7-8.1 is all good class IV. We will explore the higher flows as the opportunity presents itself. |
Topic: Ventana Wilderness closed till spring |
paulraffaeli Views: 8772 | Forum: Access IssuesPost time: Oct 13, 2009Post Subject: Arroyo Seco Gorge Access open at this time |
A recording at the Arroyo Seco Kiosk 831 674-5726 on 10/13/09 stated the Campgound and Gorge Access for Hiking is open. |
Topic: Tree in North Stan at beginners luck |
paulraffaeli Views: 6306 | Forum: ArchivePost time: Apr 6, 2009Post Subject: Tree in North Stan in Beginner's Luck is gone |
We ran the NStan through McKays on Saturday 4/4/09.
At this time the tree that was lodged after the 2nd drop at beginner's luck was gone. There was a new tree near the end of the pool above ... |
Topic: Ventana Wilderness closed till spring |
paulraffaeli Views: 8772 | Forum: Access IssuesPost time: Jan 24, 2009Post Subject: Arroyo Seco Access closed through june 2009 |
I called the kiosk today to double check on access and was advised that access is closed through June 2009, at that time the FS will meet and review.
Kiosk: 831-674-5726
USFS King City: ... |
Topic: South Silver Below Icehouse Releases |
paulraffaeli Views: 6134 | Forum: ArchivePost time: Oct 22, 2007Post Subject: Red M3 stuck in last drop above bridge - Recovery Reward offered |
Red M3 stuck in last drop above take-out bridge.
Does not appear to present a hazard, however Don would like to recover his boat. He is offering a $50 reward for the kind soul that is able to ... |