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Rapid CA Class II

Barking Dog

American, South Fork - 7. Coloma to Greenwood Creek (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
SF American River near Placerville CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
CDEC Flow Data California
AMERICAN RIVER JNC Primary Dam Release
Elevation: 4,468 ft
AMERICAN RIVER ICH Primary Dam Release
Elevation: 5,454 ft
AMERICAN RIVER AMK Primary
Elevation: 3,840 ft
Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)
Photo
Barking Dog
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Great surf wave! The river funnels into a steep breaking wave. The wave provides a challenge to beginners trying to stay upright as they punch through. It provides a wonderful challenge to playboaters trying to surf and do acrobatic tricks.

 

Boaters who want to park and play can pay a day use fee to park at Camp Lotus. From there they can paddle downstream to this play spot, then paddle back upstream when they are finished playing. 

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
3.4 mi
Directions
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7. Coloma to Greenwood Creek
American, South Fork
II 5.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater