| Put In: |
Clark Fork Road |
| Take Out: |
Donnells Lake |
| Difficulty: |
Class IV
, Class V
, Portage
3
|
| Gradient: |
115 fpm |
| Run Length: |
6 miles |
| Good Level: |
400 - 800 cfs, Optimum 700 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
April, May, June, July, August
|
| Primary Season: |
Usually runs during normal peak season |
| Permit: |
None Presently Required |
| Hazards: |
This is a technical and continuous section of class IV/V whitewater. There are a few mandatory portages and many possible portages |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), of |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put In: From Sonora drive 50 miles east on Route 108 to the Clark Fork turn-off. In .5 miles cross over the Middle Stanislaus, put in under the bridge just below Tightrope Rapid.
Take Out: The take out for this section is very difficult to find. From Route 108 take the paved road to Beardsley Reservoir. In about 2 miles turn right onto FR 5N95. In 3 miles turn right onto FR 5N09X. Follow this road for 10 miles and it should lead to Donnell Lake Dam. This road can sometimes be block by a gate. |
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