| Put In: |
Sourgrass Bridge |
| Take Out: |
Utica Ditch Diversion Dam |
| Difficulty: |
Class IV
, Class V
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| Gradient: |
77 fpm |
| Run Length: |
7.5 miles |
| Good Level: |
500 - 1,500 cfs, Optimum 1,200 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
This section runs after heavy rain, snowmelt, and scheduled dam releases |
| Season Comments: |
March, April, May, June
|
| Primary Season: |
Spring, runs during normal peak season |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Hazards: |
Many class IV/V rapids. Possible portages |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,raft |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), of |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: From Angels Camp drive 18 miles to Avery. Once in Avery turn right onto Moran Road, in 1 mile turn right onto Love Creek Road. Go 4 miles to the fork in the road, take the right fork and continue .5 miles until the 4-way intersection at the top of the hill. Go straight at the intersection and drive down the hill to the river.
Put In: From the take out return to Moran Road, turn right and continue 4 miles to highway 4. Turn right onto Highway 4, in 4.4 miles turn right again onto Boards Crossing Road. The put in at Sourgrass Bridge is 5 miles down this road. |
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