| Put In: |
Bullards Bar Dam |
| Take Out: |
Englebright Lake |
| Difficulty: |
Class V
|
| Gradient: |
80 fpm |
| Run Length: |
2.3 miles |
| Good Level: |
500 - 1,500 cfs, Optimum 1,000 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
There is no gauge for this river. |
| Season Comments: |
March, April, May
|
| Primary Season: |
This section of river only runs during the spring. |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Mostly class IV with a few easy class V rapids in a deep isolated canyon. |
| Hazards: |
The canyon walls are very steep and there are a few rapids worth scouting. |
| 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: The take out is on Englebright Lake.
Put In: To reach the put in drive north on Highway 49 from Nevada City. After crossing over the Middle Fork Yuba turn left onto Moonshine Road. Turn left onto E-20 Road and follow it across the Bullards Bar Dam. After crossing the dam, the put in is a short hike down to river level. |
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