Pumping Station Rapids

The City of Auburn constructed a pumping station in the riverbed to supply water to the city, which required altering the riverbed. The river is now split into two channels, with water flowing through the gravel streambed and into pumps located on river right. Both channels feature artificial rapids, offering play boating opportunities at certain water levels. A portage trail on the left bank allows boaters to scout and carry their boats back upstream. Although a road leads to the site, public access is currently restricted, and visitors must park 2 miles uphill from the river. Boaters are advocating for the creation of public parking and vehicle access at the river in the future.