| Put In: |
McCloud Reservoir |
| Take Out: |
Lake Shasta |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
, Class IV
, Portage
|
| Gradient: |
66 fpm |
| Run Length: |
24 miles |
| Good Level: |
600 - 1,500 cfs, Optimum 1,000 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
There is no gauge for this river |
| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, May, November, December
|
| Primary Season: |
This section of river only runs during the winter and spring, usually after a few days of heavy rain or during normal snowmelt |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Continuous gradient with fun class III/IV rapids through a scenic canyon |
| Hazards: |
Make sure and put in below the three waterfalls in McCloud |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
Public |
| Wilderness: |
Yes |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), 228 miles (3 hours 49 minutes) North of Sacramento |
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