| Class: | 4+ | ||
| Flow: | Best when the Chemainus gauge is around .80 to 1.0 | ||
| Length: | 1 Km | ||
| Time: | 1 hr. | ||
| Portages: | One | ||
| Season: | winter | ||
| Put-In: | 2nd bridge on the Copper Canyon mainline | ||
| Take-Out: | Same as Chemainus Copper Canyon run. | ||
| Link: | Google Directions to Put-In | ||
| Link: | Map Quest |
Interactive map:
Map script: techrageo
Back to: Overview River Map
Run description:
Banon Creek is a low volume run which ends with a fun but boney double waterfall/slide into the Chemainus river (class 4+). There are a few other drops and slides up stream but you should expect to loose some plastic on the sharp rock. Wood is often a problem on this run so be sure to scoute frequently.
Note: A much better option is to paddle the Chemainus Copper Canyon. You can then hike up a short distance and run the last drop of Banon.