| Put In: |
Plumbago Crossing |
| Take Out: |
Route 49 Bridge |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
to IV+ @ 600 - 1,200 cfs , Class IV
to V @ 1,200 - 2,000 cfs , Portage
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| Gradient: |
71 fpm |
| Run Length: |
21.7 miles |
| Good Level: |
600 - 2,000 cfs, Optimum 1,000 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
There is no gauge for this river, flows are dependent on spillage from the dam. |
| Season Comments: |
March, April, May
|
| Primary Season: |
This section usually only runs during the spring. |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
This section contains lots of class IV rapids and many portages around class V/VI rapids. |
| Hazards: |
This is a very long stretch of river and access can be difficult. There are many mandatory portages. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak |
| Land Ownership: |
Public |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), 61.1 miles (1 hour 9 minutes) Northeast of Sacramento |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: From Nevada City, drive north on Highway 49 for 11 miles to the bridge over the Middle Fork, this will be the take out.
Put In: Near the Highway 49 bridge turn upriver on the road leading to North Columbia and Moores Flat. |
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