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Rapid CA Class IV

Highway Rapid

Yuba, North - 1. Wild Plum Campground to Downieville (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
N Yuba River below Goodyears Bar CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 250.0 – 2,500.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
CDEC Flow Data California
N YUBA R BLW GOODYEARS BAR GYB Primary
Elevation: 2,453 ft
Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)
Photo
Highway Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Highway Rapid is a technical Class IV drop that challenges paddlers with a complex boulder garden and multiple must-make moves near the highway bridge. Boaters must navigate a tight entry between large rocks, then quickly maneuver through a series of powerful hydraulics and sharp turns, with the most critical line requiring precise boat placement to avoid potentially serious pin hazards on the right side of the rapid.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
5.1 mi
Directions
Navigate
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1. Wild Plum Campground to Downieville
Yuba, North
IV-V 14.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater