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Arroyo Seco River Conditions

Measuring Gauge Flow : Jan. 20 at 9:15 PM =  165 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, lowest flow in early AM.
Pole(s) or stick greatly aids a crossing attempt.
River crossing tips and techniques

Help others in the hiking community by reporting your experience,
submitting a VWA Trail Report or posting to Trailmap Forum
Will add new crossing info when reported


MARBLE PEAK TRAIL
Gauge
    Flow    		Crossing Conditions
Arroyo Seco Horse Bridge Ford		Report
5EasySep.9,2025
VWA Trailcrew
11Rock hop or ankle deep fordOct.20,2024
Maria Ferdin
12Rock hopNov.12,2025
VWA Ranger Patrol
14Rock hopDec.8,2025
VWA Trailcrew
30Knee highJan.4,2025
Coleen Young
180Knee high - crossed using polesJan.19,2026
VWA Trailcrew
190Not attempted, deemed unsafe - swift turbid flow, could not see holes/rocks on bottomNov.23,2024
VWA Trailcrew
230Could see bottom rocks/holes - crossed by linking togetherJan.16,2026
VWA Trailcrew
590Not attemptedJan.14,2026
VWA Trailcrew

ARROYO SECO TRAIL
Gauge
    Flow    		Crossing Conditions
West crossing, Arroyo Seco river
 Usefulness uncertain since gauge far downstream 		Report
181-2 ftNov.7,2025
VWA Ranger Patrol
~1400ImpassableJan.3,2026
Doug Major


Measuring Gauge Flow for last 10 days
Seasonal measurements - only historic data for May thru September
(note non-linear vertical scale)
Measuring Gauge Location
USGS image should appear shortly - if not, please report to bigsurtrailmap@gmail.com

For USGS interactive plot and data


Jack Glendening (credit:p.danielson)
 Jack Glendening 
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