| Put In: |
Nelson Point |
| Take Out: |
Milsap Bar |
| Difficulty: |
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| Gradient: |
75 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
32 miles |
| Flow Information (phone): |
916-368-8682 |
| Good Level: |
400 - 1,000 cfs (at put-in)
1,000 - 2,500 cfs (at |
| Season Comments: |
May, June, July
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| Permit: |
None required. |
| Character/Similar To: |
A steep, technical class IV-V+ wilderness run through an extremly remote, steep-walled canyon. |
| Hazards: |
Portage at Granite Dome Falls, secluded wilderness would make rescues difficult. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
All National Forest. |
| Wilderness: |
Yes |
| Camping on River: |
Yes |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), 150 miles North of Sacramento |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put In: On California Highway 70 turn south onto La Porte Road about 3 miles east of the town of Quincy. Continue driving for about 7 miles to the put-in just downstream of the bridge on the left shore.
Take Out: At the town of Oroville on Highway 70 turn northeast onto California Highway 162 to Brush Creek and turn south onto Galen Ridge Road. After about 300 yards turn left onto Milsap Bar Road and continue down to the bridge. |
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