Arroyo Seco River Conditions
Measuring Gauge Flow on Oct. 2 at 8:15 AM = 5 cfs
CROSSING REPORTS
Your capabilities and actual conditions determine any crossing attempt !
These reports from hikers of varying capability are only planning guidelines.
Flow varies diurnally, with lowest flow in early morning.
Pole(s) or stick can greatly aid a crossing attempt.
River crossing tips and techniques
Gauge Flow | Arroyo Seco Horse Bridge Ford Marble Peak Trail Crossing | Report |
5.3 cfs | Easy | Sep.9,2025 VWA Trailcrew |
11 cfs | Rock hop or ankle deep ford | Oct.20,2024 Maria Ferdin |
30 cfs | Knee high | Jan.4,2025 Coleen Young |
190 cfs | Not attempted, deemed unsafe - swift turbid flow, could not see holes/rocks on bottom | Nov.23,2024 VWA Trailcrew |
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Will add more reports as they becomes available
Measuring Gauge Flow for last 14 days
Seasonal measurements - only historic data for May thru September
For USGS interactive plot and data
For Big Sur River current conditions
Jack Glendening