| Put In: |
Grindstone Road |
| Take Out: |
Road 306 |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
+ @ 500 - 1,00 cfs, III+/IV @ 1,000 - 2,500 cfs , Portage
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| Gradient: |
45 fpm |
| Run Length: |
12 miles |
| Good Level: |
500 - 2,500 cfs, Optimum 1,500 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
There is no gauge for this creek, it rarely runs high enough to paddle. |
| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, November, December
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| Primary Season: |
This creek only runs during the winter, usually after a few days of heavy rain |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Continuous class III/IV throughout the run |
| Hazards: |
There is a mandatory portage at mile 4. Scout the dam near the take out. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak |
| Land Ownership: |
Public |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), 128 miles (2 hours 57 miles) Northwest of Sacramento |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: From I-5 take the Willows exit onto Route 162 and follow this road for 21 miles. Turn right onto Road 306 and drive for 4.5 miles to the take out is a small turn out near the river.
Put In: To reach the put in back track on Road 306 for 1 miles and turn right onto Alder Springs Road. Follow Alder Springs Road for about 11 miles until it makes a sharp swinging turn to the left. In this area look for Grindstone Road on the right, turn right and follow the road down the canyon for 6 miles to the put in. |
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