Whitewater Run CA Class III-IV+(V)

Bichota Canyon to West Fork

San Gabriel, North Fork

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Runnable: ? – ? CFS
Approximate reading: This gauge is 12.6 miles away on San Gabriel. Use as a general reference only.
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Description
Parts of this run are visible from the road, but it often ducks away and runs through areas of trees. Wood will be a problem here. The steep gradient and small size will put a premium on scouting (perhaps walking much of the run in advance of attempting any amount of a run. At lower flows, a series of stair-step pools in the lower part of this reach are popular spots for picnics and cooling off. Note: I have only 'car scouted' this run, at a time when it carried what would have been marginally boatable flow. Thus, all information here should be viewed accordingly. Anyone who has boated this stream or who otherwise has more familiarity with it (indeed, as to whether is is possible or legal to even attempt to boat!) is welcomed to provide more detail. (description courtesy of Kevin Mokracek, 2006)
Difficulty
Class III-IV+(V)
Length
3.1 mi
Gradient
230 ft/mi
max 280
Rapids
0
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Current Conditions
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