Access Site
CA
Take Out
City: CA
County: Placer
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 39.17590000, -120.89500000
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II-IV
Take-out
Bear River - 2. Dutch Flat to Chicago Park
90 ft/mi
Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Bear River
4 runsDifficulty 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
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
II-IV
Take-out at this location
2. Dutch Flat to Chicago Park
5.4 mi
90 ft/mi
IV-V
Downstream from here (5.4 mi to put-in)
3. Highway 174 Bridge to Ben Taylor Road
2.2 mi
74 ft/mi
II
Downstream from here (7.5 mi to put-in)
4. Ben Taylor Road to Lake Combie
7.7 mi
IV-V
Upstream from here (5.0 mi from take-out)
1. Drum Afterbay to Dutch Flat Afterbay
4.8 mi
130 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This take-out site on the Bear River in Placer County provides access to one of California's major river systems. The Bear River is a substantial waterway with a total length of over 420 miles and drains a watershed of approximately 5,606 square miles. With an average flow of over 7,000 cubic feet per second and an average gradient of 10.2 feet per mile, this is a significant river system suitable for experienced paddlers and boaters.
The take-out location is positioned at an elevation of approximately 4,301 feet above the river's mouth, placing it in the upper-middle section of the Bear River system. Given the river's stream order classification as a major river and its substantial flow characteristics, boaters using this take-out should be prepared for moderate to strong current conditions. The average water velocity of 7.76 feet per second indicates consistent flow that requires paddling experience and boat control skills.
This is a whitewater take-out site, making it suitable for kayakers and canoeists completing multi-day or day trips. Paddlers should be aware of the river's significant elevation drop and gradient, which influence water conditions throughout the system. Before using this access point, contact local land managers or outfitters familiar with current conditions, seasonal water levels, and any specific regulations for this section of the Bear River.
The take-out location is positioned at an elevation of approximately 4,301 feet above the river's mouth, placing it in the upper-middle section of the Bear River system. Given the river's stream order classification as a major river and its substantial flow characteristics, boaters using this take-out should be prepared for moderate to strong current conditions. The average water velocity of 7.76 feet per second indicates consistent flow that requires paddling experience and boat control skills.
This is a whitewater take-out site, making it suitable for kayakers and canoeists completing multi-day or day trips. Paddlers should be aware of the river's significant elevation drop and gradient, which influence water conditions throughout the system. Before using this access point, contact local land managers or outfitters familiar with current conditions, seasonal water levels, and any specific regulations for this section of the Bear River.