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Rapid CA Class V

Ishi Falls

Deer Creek - 2. Ponderosa Way Bridge to Leininger Road Bridge · CA

American Whitewater 40.0331, -121.8082

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Gauge Conditions

DEER Creek Near VINA CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 400.0 – 1,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Ishi Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

This is the hardest rapid on the run. Best scouted on the left, portaged on the right.  Generally gets harder at lower flows.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
7.7 mi
Directions
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2. Ponderosa Way Bridge to Leininger Road Bridge
Deer Creek
IV-V 23.7 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater