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Rapid CA Class IV

Commitment

Cosumnes - Highway 49 to Highway 16 · CA

American Whitewater 38.5204, -120.9650

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Gauge Conditions

Cosumnes River a Michigan Bar CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 400.0 – 2,500.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Commitment
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

This class 4 rapid at the start of a gorge leads to a class 6 rapid at the end.   Only a short distance seperates the two drops.   Either portage this rapid and the falls below on river right or scout very carefully to make sure you can get out when you need to. 

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
10.8 mi
Directions
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Highway 49 to Highway 16
Cosumnes
II-IV(V) 20.0 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater