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Big Sur River Conditions

Measuring Gauge Flow : Jan. 9 at 8:45 AM =  335 cfs 
Upstream Big Sur River crossings reportedly difficult with flow above 100 cfs
and potentially hazardous with flow above 150-200 cfs (varies with location)

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
PINE RIDGE TRAIL
Note: Barlow Flat Camp east crossing easier than west crossing
Gauge
    Flow    		Crossing Conditions
Big Sur River +creeks		Report
160Barlow Flat Camp:
Knee deep		Mar.26,2024
160Sykes Camp:
Waist deep		Mar.26,2024
180Sykes Camp:
Waist deep		Mar.23,2024
190Barlow Flat Camp:
Knee to mid‑thigh		Feb.16,2024
215Barlow Flat Camp:
Mid‑thigh, tricky		Mar.16,2024
220Barlow Flat Camp:
Above knee, swift flow		Feb.8,2025
VWR patrol
~270Sykes Camp:
Waist deep		Feb.27,2024
350Barlow Flat Camp:
Waist deep		Mar.9,2024
~950Logwood Creek:
Too scary to cross		Jan.6,2026

BIG SUR TRAIL
Gauge
    Flow    		Crossing Conditions
N & S Forks Big Sur River		Report
~350DifficultExperience
Leor Pantilat
~650HazardousExperience
Leor Pantilat

SOUTH FORK TRAIL
Gauge
    Flow    		Crossing Conditions
South Fork Big Sur River		Report
215Shin to Knee deep, not difficultMar.16,2024
Scott Frake


Measuring Gauge Flow for last 10 days
(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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