Whitewater Run CA Class II-III(V)

Black Butte River to Dos Rios Wild

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Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 700.0 – 10,000.0 CFS
Run Map
Put-in Take-out Rapids/Hazards Wild Scenic Recreational
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Description
One of the finer multi-day wilderness trips in the state! Mostly scenic Class I-II through rolling green oak woodlands and chaparral with maybe 4 Class III rapids and a longish, scrambly portage around a Class IV or V boulder garden (not too bad for packrafts). A terrific way to explore the Mendocino National Forest. Shuttles can be arranged at the Black Butte River Ranch. Don't leave your car at Dos Rios unless it's through these folks – the area is known for car burglary and theft. See also: - Menten - Cassady & Calhoun - Holbek & Stanley - Schwind
Difficulty
Class II-III(V)
Length
32.3 mi
Gradient
18 ft/mi
Rapids
0
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Current Conditions
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