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Upper Yaqui
Sonora – MX
- Class
- II to II+
- Length
- 29 Kilometer(s)
- Gradient
- 0.7 MPK
- Put-in elevation
- 776 Feet
- Take-out elevation
- 663 Feet
- Typical season
- January to December
Current Flow
Visual or unknown
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Visual
- Primary gauge
- VISUAL Gauge detail & alternatives
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 1,000 |
| Average | 4,000 |
| Maximum | 14,000 |
Recommended use
- Kayaking
- Rafting
- Canoeing
- SUP
- Packrafting
- Fishing
Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.
Flow history — last 6 days
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Photos
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Description
The upper section of the Yaqui begins on state road 20 and heads south to Soyopa. The river runs through a small canyon and has some of the best year round flows due to it's larger size. A good portion of the water in this area is used for irrigation and mining (further down river) but generally has boatable flows most of the year.
This run can be done in a day (recommended) and is a better intermediate to beginner run due to it's less steep gradient than other Mexico rivers. The run has a few riffles but no real large rapids or other commiting features. Combined with the fact that US boaters can drive here from the border states makes this a possible winter run to hold some of the non-skier-kayakers over during the winter months.
Rapids
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Access
| Type | Name | Elevation | Camping | Water | Boat ramp | Vehicle access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put-In | Village of La Estrella | 776 Feet | No | No | No | All Vehicles | Take Mexico State Road 20 east from Hermosillo for about 140 Km. You will reach the small village of La Estrella. There is a bridge that crosses the river on the east side of town. Continue on SR 20 east for another 1-2 Km until the road nears the river. There are several primitive access points in this area. You could also possibly access the river from the bridge but there are some casas and other structures near there. |
| Take-Out | Soyopa Ramp | 663 Feet | No | No | No | All Vehicles | From the putin travel back west on Mexico State Road 20 for about 20 to 25 Km. Turn south on a dirt road that goes to Rebeico and Soyopa. Once you reach Soyopa contnue south past town until the road reaches a small dirt ramp. |
Camps
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Permit
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Fishing
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