| Put In: |
Above Burnt Point Creek |
| Take Out: |
Yucca Creek |
| Difficulty: |
Class IV
+
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| Gradient: |
129 fpm |
| Run Length: |
4.1 miles |
| Good Level: |
200 - 800 cfs, Optimum 400 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, May, November, December
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| Primary Season: |
This section of river runs in the winter and spring, usually after a few days of heavy rain or during normal run off
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| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Fun continuous class IV+, there are many good rapids, some long slides, and two vertical drops |
| Hazards: |
The first waterfall comes very quick, the landing of this drop has a large boulder in the right side. |
| Land Ownership: |
Public |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), 233 miles (3 hours 54 minutes) Southeast of Sacramento |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: From Visalia take Route 198 east for 30 miles to Three Rivers. In this small town turn left onto North Fork Road and follow it to a small bridge near Yucca Creek.
Put In: To reach the put in, cross the bridge and continue up river to Burnt Point Creek. At some point the road becomes washed out and you have to hike to the put in.
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