| Put In: |
Upper Bridge |
| Take Out: |
Girard Creek |
| Difficulty: |
Class V
, Portage
|
| Gradient: |
191 fpm |
| Run Length: |
3.5 miles |
| Flow Information (phone): |
916-368-8682 |
| Good Level: |
300 - 800 cfs, Optimum 500 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, May, November, December
|
| Primary Season: |
This section of river only runs in the spring and winter, usually after a few days of heavy rain or during normal snowmelt |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
This section of river is very technical and challenging, it has many class V rapids |
| Hazards: |
There are many rapids on this stretch that should be scouted and possibly portaged. There are also many undercut rocks and sieves. This stretch should only be attempted by a team of expert kayakers. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak |
| Land Ownership: |
Public |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), 75.4 miles (1 hour 24 minutes) East of Sacramento |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: On Highway 50 in Kyburz, take Silver Fork Road south. Follow this road past China Flat Campground for 2.3 miles, and then turn right at the sign for Girard Creek. Continue on this road until the bridge over the silver fork and take out there.
Put In: From the take out return to Silver Fork Road. Continue upstream for about 4 miles to the put in at the bridge. |
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