Access Site
CA
Take Out
City: CA
County: Shasta
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 40.80040000, -122.60800000
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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
IV(V+)
Take-out
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
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
IV(V+)
Take-out at this location
1) Clear Creek Campground to Trinity Mountain Road
14.0 mi
106 ft/mi
IV(V)
Downstream from here (16.0 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 take-out site on Clear Creek in Shasta County provides access to a large river system that drains over 1000 square miles of the northern Sierra Nevada. Clear Creek is a significant tributary with a total length of nearly 94 miles, featuring substantial elevation change of over 3000 feet from source to mouth. The creek maintains an average flow of approximately 188 cubic feet per second with a notable average gradient of 34.1 feet per mile, indicating continuous whitewater characteristics throughout much of the system.
As a take-out location, this site serves paddlers completing whitewater descents on Clear Creek. The creek's stream order of 7 classifies it as a large river with considerable volume and power. Water velocity averages 2.56 feet per second, and the steep gradient suggests technical whitewater conditions requiring solid paddling skills. Boaters should be aware of the significant current and maintain appropriate technique when approaching and utilizing this take-out.
The site's location in Shasta County places it within an area known for whitewater recreation. Paddlers should verify current water conditions and flow rates before visiting, as Clear Creek's character can vary significantly with seasonal snowmelt and dam releases. This take-out is intended for experienced boaters familiar with moving water and the skills necessary to navigate a large river system safely.
As a take-out location, this site serves paddlers completing whitewater descents on Clear Creek. The creek's stream order of 7 classifies it as a large river with considerable volume and power. Water velocity averages 2.56 feet per second, and the steep gradient suggests technical whitewater conditions requiring solid paddling skills. Boaters should be aware of the significant current and maintain appropriate technique when approaching and utilizing this take-out.
The site's location in Shasta County places it within an area known for whitewater recreation. Paddlers should verify current water conditions and flow rates before visiting, as Clear Creek's character can vary significantly with seasonal snowmelt and dam releases. This take-out is intended for experienced boaters familiar with moving water and the skills necessary to navigate a large river system safely.