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Put-in CA

Put In

American, South Fork - 2. Kyburz to US 50 Bridge @ Riverton (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
El Dorado CN near Kyburz 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 initial access point for this section of the South Fork American, characterized by a straightforward entry with minimal technical challenges. Paddlers should be aware of potential shallow areas and scattered rocks near the launch, which can create minor navigational obstacles depending on water levels. While not a complex rapid, careful boat positioning and initial line selection are important for a smooth start to the run.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
9.6 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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2. Kyburz to US 50 Bridge @ Riverton
American, South Fork
III-V 9.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater