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Put-in CA

Put In

Mad - 2) Ruth Reservoir to Forest Service Road 5 mi. below Hwy 36 (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
MAD River Below RUTH Reservoir Near FOREST GLEN CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: 0.0 – 100,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid serves as the entry point to this section of the Mad River, marking the transition from the calm of Ruth Reservoir to the river's more dynamic character. While specific details are limited, paddlers should be prepared for potential submerged obstacles and variable water levels typical of this mountain stream, with careful boat positioning and line selection being critical for a safe descent.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
12.2 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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2) Ruth Reservoir to Forest Service Road 5 mi. below Hwy 36
Mad
II-III 15.9 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater