Access Site
CA
Put In
City: CA
County: Shasta
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 40.92900000, -122.58600000
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Sacramento River a Delta CA
8.9 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
IV(V+)
Put-in
Clear Creek - 1) Clear Creek Campground to Trinity Mountain Road
106 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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Sacramento River a Delta CA
Whitewater Runs on Clear Creek
4 runs (2 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
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IV(V+)
Put-in at this location
1) Clear Creek Campground to Trinity Mountain Road
14.0 mi
106 ft/mi
IV(V)
Downstream from here (24.3 mi to put-in)
2) Whiskeytown Reservoir to Sacramento Valley
7.4 mi
39 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This put-in provides access to Clear Creek, a substantial whitewater river in Shasta County with a significant gradient and continuous flow. The creek drops over 3,000 feet across its 93-mile length, creating dynamic whitewater conditions suitable for experienced paddlers. With an average flow of 187 cubic feet per second and a gradient of 34 feet per mile, Clear Creek offers challenging water that demands solid paddling skills and understanding of current dynamics. The stream order of 7 indicates this is a large river system capable of handling multi-day trips and supporting various watercraft.
Paddlers using this put-in should expect fast-moving water with a velocity averaging 2.56 feet per second. The substantial elevation change throughout the creek means conditions can vary significantly depending on seasonal snowmelt and rainfall patterns. This access point allows entry into a major whitewater corridor that flows through the northern California landscape, ultimately connecting to larger river systems in the region.
Paddlers using this put-in should expect fast-moving water with a velocity averaging 2.56 feet per second. The substantial elevation change throughout the creek means conditions can vary significantly depending on seasonal snowmelt and rainfall patterns. This access point allows entry into a major whitewater corridor that flows through the northern California landscape, ultimately connecting to larger river systems in the region.