| Put In: |
Route 49 |
| Take Out: |
Bridgeport |
| Difficulty: |
Class IV
, Class V
, Portage
|
| Gradient: |
70 - 120 fpm |
| Run Length: |
7.2 miles |
| Good Level: |
1,000 - 2,000 cfs, Optimum 1,500 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
There is no gauge for this section of river. |
| Season Comments: |
March, April, May
|
| Primary Season: |
This section of the South Yuba is dam-controlled and usually only runs during the spring after a large snowpack season. The season for this stretch is usually really short, during the peak of snowmelt you can expect to see an adequate amount of water. |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
This run is very similar to the section just above, the two runs are often paddled together. Although they are similar the gradient does taper off just a little in this section. |
| Hazards: |
A couple miles down river is a 8-foot ledge that creates a sticky hydraulic. Below the ledge the action picks up for a few miles with many difficult rapids that should be scouted. About a mile before the take out make sure and scout Tiger Tail Rapid, it is difficult to scout because of the near vertical gorge walls. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak |
| Land Ownership: |
Public |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), 61.1 miles (1 hours 9 minutes) Northeast of Sacramento |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put In: From Nevada City go north on Highway 49 for about 8 miles to the bridge over the South Fork Yuba, put in there.
Take Out: From the put in continue north on Highway 49 for 4 miles. Turn left onto Birchville Road; in a short distance take another left onto Pleasant Valley Road. This road will take you to river level. |
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