For flow predictions check out The American River News.
Gage useful for the following whitewater runs:
See "The Best Whitewater in
California" (Holbek and Stanley) for a full description runs.
Difficulty at any particular flow and recommended optimal flow
information on this page is based primarily on subjective and historical
information provided in the Holbek and Stanley guide. Changes to the
river channel, new strainers, and bad weather can have a significant
impact on the difficulty and recommended flow of a run. Use the
information on this page at your own risk. If you think the
recommendations are no longer accurate for a particular run, please send
your update to flows@rivervilla.com.
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SOUTH FORK AMERICAN RIVER (Slab Creek)
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| Difficulty | Flow | Optimal |
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| V | 500-2000 | 1500 |
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Notes: Subtract 3500 diversion from flow at Chili Bar Gage to get flow below Slab Creek Dam |
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SOUTH FORK AMERICAN RIVER (Chili Bar)
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| Difficulty | Flow | Optimal |
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| III+ | 700-1500 | 2000 |
| III-IV | 1500-10000 | |
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Notes: |
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SOUTH FORK AMERICAN RIVER (Coloma to Lotus)
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| Difficulty | Flow | Optimal |
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| II | 500-1500 | 1500 |
| II+ | 1500-3000 | |
| III | >3000 | |
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Notes: Takes about 2 hours for water measured at gage to reach put-in at optimal flow. |
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SOUTH FORK AMERICAN RIVER (The Gorge)
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| Difficulty | Flow | Optimal |
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| III+ | 800-2000 | 2000 |
| III-IV | 2000-10000 | |
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Notes: Takes about 3 hours for water measured at gage to reach put-in at optimal flow. |
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