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.
NF AMERICAN RIVER (Generation Gap)
Tadpole Creek to Euchre Bar
| Difficulty | Flow | Optimal |
|---|---|---|
| IV-V | 600-2500 | 1200 |
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Notes: Flow at put-in is about half of water measured at gage 40 miles downstream. |
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NF AMERICAN RIVER (Giant Gap)
Euchre Bar to Colfax-Iowa Hill Rd
| Difficulty | Flow | Optimal |
|---|---|---|
| IV-V | 600-2500 | 1000 |
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Notes: |
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NF AMERICAN RIVER (Chamberlain Falls)
Colfax-Iowa Hill Rd to Yankee Jim's Rd
| Difficulty | Flow | Optimal |
|---|---|---|
| III-IV+ | 800-2500 | 1500 |
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Notes: |
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NF AMERICAN RIVER (Ponderosa Way)
Yankee Jim's Rd to Pondersosa Way
| Difficulty | Flow | Optimal |
|---|---|---|
| II+ | 500-1500 | 1200 |
| III | >1500 | |
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Notes: Also known as Shirttail Run and Big Bend Run |
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