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Waterfall CA Class V

Pauley Fall

Pauley Creek - Second Divide Turnout to Downieville · CA

American Whitewater 39.5702, -120.8203

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Gauge Conditions

N Yuba River below Goodyears Bar CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Pauley Fall
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Pauley Fall is a steep, technical Class V waterfall drop with a narrow entry and a mandatory left-side line that requires precise boat positioning to avoid fatal pin spots in the boulder-choked channel. Paddlers must execute a critical move through a tight slot with minimal margin for error, navigating a complex sequence of hydraulics and sharp rock formations that demand expert-level boat control and immediate route commitment.

Location

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Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
2.8 mi
Directions
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Second Divide Turnout to Downieville
Pauley Creek
III-IV 3.7 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater