Whitewater Run CA Class II-III

1. Mohawk to Redbridge Campground Wild

American Whitewater

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Gauge Conditions

M YUBA River Below MILTON DAM CA Upstream Primary

Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate reading: This gauge is 17.8 miles away on Feather. Use as a general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

CDEC Flow Data California

FEATHER RIVER SPK Primary

Elevation: 3,130 ft

FEATHER RIVER FBD

Elevation: 3,166 ft

Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)

Run Map

Interactive run map Loads as you approach this section.

Put-in Take-out Rapids/Hazards Wild Scenic Recreational

Description

A fun, scenic Class II-III run with one rapid that might be IV- at medium or high flows. It's in the most remote section, near the end, and is a straightforward Class III at low flows, easy to scout/portage on the right. Put in: Mohawk, CA (either the Blaersden-Graeagle Bridge or the Hwy 89 bridge, more parking at the former) Take-out: Redbridge Campground in Plumas National Forest, on the Quincy-La Porte Road (same as 'Nelson Point' in the old books/sites.) Other Information Sources: CaCreeks.com Geologic History of the Feather River Country, California by Cordell Durrell Fly Fishing Information

Difficulty

Class II-III

Length

19.0 mi

Rapids

Access Points

Difficulty Classes

I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater