| Put In: |
Slab Creek Dam |
| Take Out: |
White Rock Powerhouse |
| Difficulty: |
Class V
, Portage
|
| Gradient: |
89 fpm |
| Run Length: |
7 miles |
| Flow Information (phone): |
916-368-8682 |
| Good Level: |
500 - 2,000 cfs, Optimum 1,500 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
There is no gauge for this river, this section usually has enough water if the Chili Bar section on the South Fork American has over 5,000 cfs. |
| Season Comments: |
April, May, June
|
| Primary Season: |
This section of river only runs during the spring when snowmelt is great enough to cause dam releases |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Excellent Class III and IV rapids through a very scenic granite gorge |
| Hazards: |
Just below Mosquito Ridge Road scout and most likely portage class V Mother Lode Falls on the river left bank. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak |
| Land Ownership: |
Mixed |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), 50 miles East of Sacramento |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: Head east from Placerville on Hwy 50 and take the Schnell School Road exit. Take a left and go under the freeway to Carson Road and take a right. Turn left on North Canyon Road and proceed about 2.5 miles past the Hassler Road junction to a gravel road on the left. Take this road down to the gate at Slab Creek Dam. From here it's a short walk to the river.
Take-out: Take Mosquito Road north out of Placerville for 2 miles and turn left on Meadow Lane. Proceed to the gate at White Rock Powerhouse where it's a short walk to the river. |
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