Data is preliminary and subject to change
Data is preliminary and subject to change
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.
SOUTH FORK AMERICAN RIVER (Lovers Leap Run)
Strawberry to Kyburz
| Difficulty | Flow | Optimal |
|---|---|---|
| V | 500-1200 | 1000 (take-out) |
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Notes: |
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SILVER FORK AMERICAN RIVER (Dugald Bremner Run)
Upper Bridge to Girard Creek
| Difficulty | Flow | Optimal |
|---|---|---|
| V | 300-800 | 500 |
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Notes: |
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SILVER FORK AMERICAN RIVER (Lower Run)
China Flat to South Fork American River
| Difficulty | Flow | Optimal |
|---|---|---|
| V+ | 350-550 | 400? |
|
Notes: |
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SOUTH FORK AMERICAN RIVER (Kyburz)
Kyburz to Riverton
| Difficulty | Flow | Optimal |
|---|---|---|
| III-IV+ | 700-1200 | 1200 |
| IV-V | 1200-3000 | |
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Notes: |
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SOUTH FORK AMERICAN RIVER (Riverton to Peavine)
US 50 Bridge to Peavine Ridge Road
| Difficulty | Flow | Optimal |
|---|---|---|
| III-IV | 700-4000 | 1500 |
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Notes: |
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SOUTH FORK AMERICAN RIVER (Golden Gate)
Peavine Ridge Road to Forebay Road
| Difficulty | Flow | Optimal |
|---|---|---|
| V+ | 700-1500 | 1000 |
|
Notes: Very dangerous above 2000 |
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