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Rapid CA

Foot Bridge

American Whitewater 38.9850, -120.6944

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Gauge Conditions

Rubicon River below Hell Hole DAM CA Upstream Primary

Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

CDEC Flow Data California

SF RUBICON RIVER BELOW GERLE CK RBG

Elevation: 4,970 ft

Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

The Foot Bridge rapid on the Rubicon River presents a technical navigation challenge with multiple mid-stream boulder clusters that create complex hydraulics and require precise boat positioning. Paddlers must carefully select their line, avoiding potential pin spots and managing the irregular water flow that can develop around the rock formations, particularly during varying water levels.