| Put In: |
Strawberry |
| Take Out: |
Kyburz |
| Difficulty: |
Class V
, Portage
|
| Gradient: |
80 - 250 fpm |
| Run Length: |
9.6 miles |
| Flow Information (phone): |
916-368-8682 |
| Good Level: |
500 - 1,200 cfs, Optimum 1,000 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
March, April, May
|
| Primary Season: |
This section of river only runs during the spring, usually during normal snowmelt |
| Permit: |
None presently required. |
| Character/Similar To: |
Very steep class V rapids with minimal mandatory portages. |
| Hazards: |
steep, expert run with some mandatory portages |
| Water Craft: |
kayak |
| Land Ownership: |
Mixed |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), 80 miles East of Sacramento |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: Located off Route 50 just past Strawberry Lodge. The bridge over the South Fork is the put-in.
Take-out: Located at the bridge just past the grocery store and post office in Kyburz. |
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