| Put In: |
Near Second Divide |
| Take Out: |
Downieville |
| Difficulty: |
Class IV
, Class V
, Portage
|
| Gradient: |
146 fpm |
| Run Length: |
3 miles |
| Good Level: |
300 - 600 cfs, Optimum 500 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
There is no gauge for this creek. |
| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, May, November, December
|
| Primary Season: |
This creek only runs during the winter and spring, usually after a few days of heavy rain or during normal snowmelt |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
This run is mostly class III/IV rapids with a few runnable but mostly portaged class V waterfalls |
| Hazards: |
Scout the 10-foot ledge just beyond the river wide log, scout or portage on river left. Shortly after the 10-foot ledge there is a clean and very fun 15-foot drop that should be scouted. At the end of the run portage Pauley Falls on river right. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak |
| Land Ownership: |
Mixed |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), 104 miles (1 hour 57 minutes) Northeast of Sacramento |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: The take out is 40 miles north of Nevada City in Downieville at the Highway 49 bridge.
Put In: From Downieville take the road that follows the Downie River. In 1 mile this road crosses the Downie River, in another 2 miles you will arrive at the Second Divide trailhead. From the trail head look for the hiking road to the Southeast. |
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