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.
MIDDLE FORK COSUMNES RIVER
Mt. Aukum Road to Highway 49
| Difficulty | Flow | Optimal |
|---|---|---|
| IV+ | 600-1200 | 900 |
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Notes: Flow is approximately 1/3 of flow at gage 30 miles below put in. |
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COSUMNES RIVER (Upper Run)
Highway 49 to Latrobe Road
| Difficulty | Flow | Optimal |
|---|---|---|
| IV | 500-1500 | 1200 |
| IV+ | 1500-2500 | |
| V | >2500 | |
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Notes: |
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COSUMNES RIVER (Lower Run)
Latrobe Road to Highway 16
| Difficulty | Flow | Optimal |
|---|---|---|
| III+ (one IV) | 800-1500 | 1500 |
| IV | >1500 | |
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Notes: |
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