| Put In: |
Silver Bridge |
| Take Out: |
La Moine |
| Difficulty: |
Class V
, Portage
2
|
| Gradient: |
Average 215 fpm, Highest 270 fpm |
| Run Length: |
3.3 miles |
| Good Level: |
250 - 500 cfs, Optimum 400 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: |
Very steep and technical class V rapids seperated by short pools. |
| Hazards: |
This run is class V and should only be attempted by expert kayakers. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak |
| Land Ownership: |
Public |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (CA), 226 miles (4 hours 15 minutes) Northeast of Sacramento |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: From I-5, take the La Moine exit, take out under the bridge over the Slate at the freeway.
Put In: From the take out drive up USFS road 36n20, on the right at the take out. Drive for 4 miles to the put in at a bridge over the creek near 2 Crocs mining claim. |
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