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Waterfall CA Class VI

Cosumnes Falls

Cosumnes - Highway 49 to Highway 16 · CA

American Whitewater 38.5208, -120.9661

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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

Cosumnes Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

This ugly two tiered waterfall may be run by some at some flows, but is normally a portage.   Portage the drop above as well, or carefully scout the whole section. 

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class VI
Mile Marker
10.9 mi
Directions
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Highway 49 to Highway 16
Cosumnes
II-IV(V) 20.0 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater