| Put In: |
Colfax-Iowa Hill Road |
| Take Out: |
Colfax-Foresthill Road |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
, Class IV
+
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| Gradient: |
44 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
4.8 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
551 cfs @ 05/26/2012 11:15 AM - NF AMERICAN R A NORTH FORK DAM CA, reading taken from USGS
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| Flow Information (phone): |
916-368-8682 |
| Good Level: |
800 - 2,500 cfs, Optimum 1,500 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
The North Fork American River at North Fork Dam gauge is about 14 miles below this run and provides an accurate reading for this section
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| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, May, June, November, December
|
| Primary Season: |
This section of river only runs in the winter and spring, usually after a few days of heavy rain or during normal snowmelt
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| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Pool drop class III/IV rapids, popular raft run |
| Hazards: |
This section of the North Fork American contains more sieves and strainers then the upper two sections, so scout carefully and be aware. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
Mixed public and private. |
| Wilderness: |
Yes |
| Camping on River: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), 50 miles Northeast of Sacramento |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: Take the Colfax exit from I-80. On the south side of the Interstate turn right onto Canyon Way. Follow this road for about a quarter mile and turn left onto Colfax-Iowa Road. Continue to the bridge over the river.
Take-out: From I-80, take the Weimar Cross Road exit and go east for 2 miles on Canyon Way to the Foresthill 13 road sign. Follow this road about 4 miles to the river.
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