SAN DIEGO — “It’s difficult to catch things with enough water to kayak (in San Diego County) but not so much that it’s too dangerous,” said expert kayaker and San Diegan Gavin Rieser.
He told FOX 5 a day after a good rain in the region typically creates a minimal — yet optimal — flow for North County’s San Marcos Creek. After historic rainfall drenched Southern California Monday, Rieser grabbed his kayak and headed to the creek.
The local set his sights on the upper falls, also referred to as Falls No. 1. Rieser said the drop has been kayaked down before — about 16 years ago. It was his first time down San Marcos Creek but that didn’t daunt him from taking on the challenge.
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“Based on the debris along the canyon walls — approximately 10 feet above the water level when I was there — it raged hard on Monday,” said Rieser. “Most of the creek was ankle to shin deep when I was there though. Compared to the ‘usual’ though, it (water level) was definitely higher.”