| Put In: |
Kingvale |
| Take Out: |
Indian Springs Campground |
| Difficulty: |
Class IV
+ , Portage
6
|
| Gradient: |
69 fpm |
| Run Length: |
8.7 miles |
| 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 during normal snowmelt |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Pool drop class IV+ rapids alongside I-80. |
| Hazards: |
There are many mandatory portages in this short stretch river. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak |
| Land Ownership: |
Mixed |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), 86.1 miles (1 hour 36 minutes) Northeast of Sacramento |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: To reach the take out take the Eagle Lakes Road exit for I-80, follow this road until you reach Indian Springs Campground.
Put In: The put in is off the frontage road at the Kingvale Exit on I-80. |
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