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Put-in CA

Put In

American Whitewater 38.7972, -120.1420

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Gauge Conditions

Pyramid C a Twin Bridges CA Upstream Primary

Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

CDEC Flow Data California

AMERICAN RIVER JNC Primary Dam Release

Elevation: 4,468 ft

AMERICAN RIVER ICH Primary Dam Release

Elevation: 5,454 ft

AMERICAN RIVER AMK Primary

Elevation: 3,840 ft

Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Put In is the entry point for this section of the South Fork American, marking the start of a whitewater run with an initial gentle approach. Paddlers should be aware of potential shallow areas and scattered rocks near the launch, requiring careful navigation and precise boat placement. While not a challenging rapid itself, Put In sets the tone for the river conditions ahead and demands attentive maneuvering.