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Dave Haessig

1 year 7 months ago #6762 by Dave Haessig

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Big Creek is above 9 feet. I have done it at 8 feet and it was a challenge for experienced whitewater paddlers and took less than 2 hours yo ho 10 miles. I wouldn't want to go at 9 feet. The creek is out of its bank and into tje trees.

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Mark C. Johnson

1 year 8 months ago #6760 by Mark C. Johnson

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Good move. Thanks for letting us know. Maybe we can reschedule sometime in April?

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Dave Haessig

1 year 8 months ago #6759 by Dave Haessig

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The trip is canceled due to flooding. Big Creek is Guage is over 7 feet. The cut off is 4 feet for the park to put people on. It is predicted to rain all day today and tonight.

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Mark C. Johnson

1 year 8 months ago #6755 by Mark C. Johnson

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I was just signing on to ask you about water levels. Great minds think alike! 5 days of rain could make this dicey. Will wait to hear from you.

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Dave Haessig

1 year 8 months ago #6754 by Dave Haessig

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There is a considerable amount of rain forecasted for this week. If the gauge looks to be over 4 feet on the Sam A Baker waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?site_no=07037300&legacy=1 I will cancel the trip. I will continue to monitor the forecast and the gauge this week. I will be leaving for the park Friday @ noon and make a discision before that time.

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Dave Haessig

1 year 8 months ago #6719 by Dave Haessig

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The trip is 2 weeks away. I am paying attention to both the weather and the stream level. This will be a cool weather paddle so dress for immersion. Bring a wet suit orrvdry suit if you have one. If not you should not wear any cotton clothing and bring at least a one change of clothes in a dry bag.

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Dave Haessig

1 year 8 months ago #6718 by Dave Haessig

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You came through on the list that came yo me. I plan to head fown after work on Friday

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Louise Bullock

1 year 8 months ago #6715 by Louise Bullock

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I just signed up for this trip and it looks like I’m on a waiting list. If I get in, I too, will probably drive down on Friday, March 24.

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Carolyn Knarr
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1 year 9 months ago #6620 by Carolyn Knarr

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Yeah, it says there is no availability. I guess I'll just show up.

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Dave Haessig

1 year 9 months ago #6618 by Dave Haessig

Replied by Dave Haessig on topic Sam A Baker Trip Big Creek

I just checked and the sites are not reservable that early in the year. They do not start taking reservations until April 1. I assume that is because they do not think they will sell out as in past years the campgrounds had plenty of open sires. I plan to come down after work on Friday and camp Friday night and Saturday night.

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Carolyn Knarr
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1 year 9 months ago #6616 by Carolyn Knarr

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Is anyone camping the night prior? I would like but don't want to camp by myself.

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