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Waterfall CA Class VI

Old and Gray

Cosumnes - Highway 49 to Highway 16 · CA

American Whitewater 38.5427, -120.8589

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Gauge Conditions

Cosumnes River a Michigan Bar CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 400.0 – 2,500.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Old and Gray
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

A series of 3 big waterfalls is generally portaged, though modern creekers may or may not run them.    Only a short section of swiftwater separates the last class 4 rapid from this class 6 rapid.

The river runs south, then curves west (right) at the last class 4.    High cliffs on the left mark the big drop.  Scout and portage on the right.

Smaller but fairly continuous rapids continue below this point. 

 

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class VI
Mile Marker
1.0 mi
Directions
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Highway 49 to Highway 16
Cosumnes
II-IV(V) 20.0 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater