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Rapid CA Class V

Dominator

American, North Fork - Euchre Bar to Mineral Bar (CA)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 500.0 – 2,500.0 CFS
CDEC Flow Data California
AMERICAN RIVER OXB Primary
Elevation: 1,070 ft
Photo
Dominator
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Dominator is the last of the big named rapids in Giant Gap, and at this point the canyon is already opening out from the cliffed out narrows of the inner gorge. It starts with a busy boulder garden with most flow trending center and left. Sneak routes appear to the right and can be used but have significant pinning potential. Following the main flow left leads to a commited eddy on the left that can be used to scout the final large drop. From this eddy split the two large boulders center in a steep banking hard left turn. More timid boaters are advised to scout immediately right rather than entering the initial boulder garden.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
5.0 mi
Directions
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Euchre Bar to Mineral Bar
American, North Fork
IV-V 14.4 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater