| Put In: |
Holm Powerhouse |
| Take Out: |
Meral's Pool |
| Difficulty: |
Class V
@ 600 - 1,500 cfs, V+ > 1,500 cfs
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| Gradient: |
105 fpm |
| Run Length: |
9 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
576 cfs @ 05/26/2012 08:30 AM - CHERRY C BL DION R HOLM PH, NR MATHER CA, reading taken from USGS
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| Good Level: |
600-1500 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
March, April, May, July, August, September, October
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| Primary Season: |
This creek runs before or after peak snowmelt
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| Permit: |
Forest Service permit required you can get it at http://www.cfsonline.org/PermitStuff/Tuolumne_App.pdf |
| Character/Similar To: |
Very popular class V run. The hard rapids are evenly spaced through out the run, all of them can be scouted or portaged |
| Hazards: |
There are many difficult rapids on this creek. Scout every rapid, there are many drops that will promote portaging. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
Public |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), 121 miles (2 hours 15 minutes) Southeast of Sacramento |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Shuttle for this run is very confusing, it is best to get a USFS map to find your way to the river.
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