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Put-in CA

Highway 263 Bridge

American Whitewater 41.7809, -122.5949

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Gauge Conditions

SHASTA River Near YREKA CA Downstream Primary

Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

CDEC Flow Data California

SHASTA RIVER NEAR MONTAGUE SRM Primary

Elevation: 2,458 ft

SHASTA RIVER SPU Primary

Elevation: 2,560 ft

SHASTA RIVER LSR Primary

Elevation: 2,800 ft

Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)

Description

The Highway 263 Bridge rapid on the Shasta River presents minimal technical challenges, with straightforward flow and few significant obstacles. Paddlers should be aware of potential shallow areas and rock formations near the bridge supports, and scout the rapid carefully during low water conditions to identify the cleanest line through the section.