Big Sur River Conditions

CROSSING REPORTS

Your capabilities must determine whether a crossing is attempted !

These reports from hikers of varying capability are only planning guidelines.

Pine Ridge Trail Click to show/hide

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Gauge Flow	Big Sur River Pine Ridge Trail Crossings	Report
350 cfs	Waist deep at Barlow Flat Camp crossing	Mar.9,2024
~~270 cfs	Waist deep at Sykes Camp crossing	Feb.27,2024
215 cfs	Mid-thigh at Barlow Flat Camp western crossing, tricky	Mar.16,2024
215 cfs	Knee deep at Barlow Flat Camp eastern crossing, easier	Mar.16,2024
190 cfs	Knee to mid-thigh at Barlow Flat Camp crossing	Feb.16,2024
180 cfs	Waist deep at Sykes Camp crossing	Mar.23,2024
160 cfs	Knee deep at Barlow Flat Camp crossing	Mar.26,2024
160 cfs	Waist deep at Sykes Camp crossing	Mar.26,2024

Big Sur Trail Click to show/hide

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Gauge Flow	North & South Fork - Big Sur River Big Sur Trail Crossings	Report
>500-600 cfs	Hazardous	Experience Leor Pantilat
>350 cfs	Difficult	Experience Leor Pantilat

South Fork Trail Click to show/hide

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Gauge Flow	South Fork - Big Sur River South Fork Trail Crossings	Report
215 cfs	Shin to Knee deep, not difficult	Mar.16,2024 Scott Frake

Will add more if data becomes available