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Put-in CA

Put In

American, South Fork - 1. Strawberry to Kyburz (CA)

Monitor this Rapid
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
Put In
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.
Location
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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1. Strawberry to Kyburz
American, South Fork
IV-V 9.4 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater