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Take-out CA

Covered Bridge Take Out

Butte Creek - 2) Centerville Powerhouse to Covered Bridge (CA)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
BUTTE Creek Near CHICO CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 200.0 – 1,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
CDEC Flow Data California
BUTTE CREEK BCK Primary
Elevation: 300 ft
BUTTE CREEK BPD Primary
Elevation: 269 ft
BUTTE CREEK BCD Primary
Elevation: 190 ft
Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)
Photo
Covered Bridge Take Out
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Covered Bridge Take Out marks the end of a challenging Butte Creek whitewater run, providing a critical exit point for boaters navigating the section from Centerville Powerhouse. Paddlers should be prepared for potential current complexity near the bridge and ensure a clean, controlled approach to the take-out point, watching for potential submerged obstacles or shifting river conditions.
Location
Type
Take-out
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
6.0 mi
Directions
Navigate
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2) Centerville Powerhouse to Covered Bridge
Butte Creek
II+ 5.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater