| Put In: |
Englebright Dam |
| Take Out: |
Parks Bar, Hwy 20 Bridge |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
|
| Gradient: |
10 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
6 miles |
| Good Level: |
1,500-3,500 cfs, Optimum 2,000 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
June, July, August, September, October
|
| Primary Season: |
This section of river is dam-controlled and releases happen only in the summer and fall |
| Permit: |
None presently required. |
| Character/Similar To: |
Good Class III whitewater with some play. |
| Hazards: |
Scout Ground Chuck Rapid about 1.5 miles below the put in. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan,raft |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), 60 miles Northeast of Sacramento |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: Drive down Mooney Flat Road, off Hwy 20 to Englebright Reservoir. Continue to the public access near the dam. From there paddle and carry to the base of the dam.
Take-out: Where Hwy 20 crosses the river. A short distance downstream from the bridge is Parks Bar, a public access an a convenient take-out. |
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