Where is the best place to kayak in this area. Starting and ending point?
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Best place would probably be a matter of personal opinion, but a really good trip is Cyprus Creek . Put in where Cox Creek Blvd crosses it, and take out at the park down below UNA.
Have fun going over the dam, but be careful, it has been known to be dangerous if you don't know what you are doing.
Have fun going over the dam, but be careful, it has been known to be dangerous if you don't know what you are doing.
The dam? How dangerous on a scale of 1-10? What to look out for? Are the local boaters friendly?
Couple folks have drowned at the dam. I'd say a 10.
quote:Originally posted by redbull:
Couple folks have drowned at the dam. I'd say a 10.
Pass on that then. Thanks. I have a really lightweight (Jackson) kayak.
With the spillways open, I'd say much more than a 10.
quote:Originally posted by Capricornicopia:
With the spillways open, I'd say much more than a 10.
Ouch
I like to go canoeing down Florence blvd. How about a Arby's review?
there are no spillways on cypress creek. the "dam" is dangerous if you don't know what you're doing but its no 10. its maybe a class 2 rapid.
There is no spillway on the Cypress Creek dam. It is a low-head dam and a death trap. There is an easy portage trail on the right just before the dam. The dam is only 1/4 mile from the highway. Beyond that, unless we get torrential rains you won't even see a class 1. It's just a good lazy float. Watch out for snakes on the exposed stumps. When you pass the golf course be sure to hit a few balls back up the hill with your paddle. 
The correct answer is the buffalo river but the question isn't sincere. It's just another alias creating trash posts so he/she can look legit.
Capricorn too - probably the same person.
Capricorn too - probably the same person.
quote:Originally posted by Flyboy70:
There is no spillway on the Cypress Creek dam. It is a low-head dam and a death trap. There is an easy portage trail on the right just before the dam. The dam is only 1/4 mile from the highway. Beyond that, unless we get torrential rains you won't even see a class 1. It's just a good lazy float. Watch out for snakes on the exposed stumps. When you pass the golf course be sure to hit a few balls back up the hill with your paddle.
The lower American River is a nice lazy float, had a lot of fun there when I lived in Redding.
quote:Originally posted by Ron P.:
The correct answer is the buffalo river but the question isn't sincere. It's just another alias creating trash posts so he/she can look legit.
Capricorn too - probably the same person.
What's your problem? Did you roll and hit your head on a rock?
How about a review of Arby's roast beef?
i love arby roast beef with horsie sauce.
shoal creek iron city to goose shoal is good float.
quote:Originally posted by Ron P.:
The correct answer is the buffalo river but the question isn't sincere. It's just another alias creating trash posts so he/she can look legit.
Capricorn too - probably the same person.
The Buffalo is great ! However, it is an all day commitment. We used to put in at the old iron ford on the Trace and go down about a day. Some good rapids . I never did it in a kayak though, canoes. In '63 I almost lost my life on that stretch.
quote:shoal creek iron city to goose shoal is good float.
That is the one I would do, right now with all the rain you would not have to paddle much. I have went years ago when it was dry it was not much of a float. This one is safe, take it from a chicken.