| Put In: |
Indian Springs |
| Take Out: |
Lake Spaulding |
| Difficulty: |
Class IV
, Class V
- , Portage
|
| Gradient: |
123 fpm |
| Run Length: |
5.5 miles, 2 miles on lake |
| Good Level: |
400 - 1,000 cfs, Optimum 800 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
There is no gauge for this river. |
| Season Comments: |
March, April, May
|
| Primary Season: |
This section of river only runs in the spring, usually during normal snowmelt. |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Fun class IV+ rapids, one long gorge that should be scouted. |
| Hazards: |
In the first mile there is a 25-foot water fall that can be scouted or portaged on the left. Scout the long gorge just below this waterfall. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak |
| Land Ownership: |
Public |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Camping on River: |
Camping at the put in, Indian Springs Campground |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), 78.6 miles (1 hour 28 minutes) Northeast of Sacramento |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put In: To reach the put in take the Eagle Lakes Road exit for I-80, follow this road until you reach Indian Springs Campground.
Take Out: To reach the take out, take the Route 20 exit off of I-80. In 2.3 miles turn right towards Camp Spaulding, in one mile you will reach the take out at Camp Spaulding. |
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