Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Old Bridge.
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Panorama. Very beautiful river.
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Takeout.
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Takeout on BLM land at old hwy bridge.
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Crooked River.
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After passing under State Hwy. bridge at the confluence with the main stem Crooked river.
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The river actually picks up the last few miles from the takeout.
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Overgrazed cut bank. At least its fenced.
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Hills in the distance. Still about 5 miles from the takeout.
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I saw many cows along this stretch of the river ~60 head in all.
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The river character and geology changes downstream as the canyon opens up to agricultural ranch land.
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River below Lower falls. Many nice campsites.
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Looking back upstream from portage. The falls are around the corner out of site.
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Below Lower Falls after portaging on river left. ~45 minutes with three trips.
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Lower Falls Movie
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Lower Falls panorama.
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Lower falls and wood debris.
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Lower Falls. I beached on river right. The portage is on river right!
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Second morning on the river, fog on camera lens.
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End of May still has no fire restrictions.
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Camp a few miles above Lower Falls.
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Looking for a campsite.
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